Chapter 261

Suppressing my discomfort, I pushed past the reporters and walked toward my car. Before I left, I turned toward their cameras. "The press conference announcing Xavier's exit from the entertainment industry will be held soon. Anyone who's interested is welcome to attend." I ignored Xavier's glare of protest as I shoved him into the car. On the way to the hospital, Xavier kept his eyes on the outside scenery. He refused to look at me the whole day. "I've already found evidence that you bullied Jonas," I said. I hesitated. I still refused to believe that Xavier would hurt Jonas. When Xavier heard that, he pouted and looked defiant. "Why aren't you saying anything? Are you scared?" Goading was the most effective tool against kids his age. Xavier immediately turned his head. "What's there to be scared of?" He took a deep breath and looked at me seriously." Don't even think that you're going to hear what you want from me. I won't betray my friends." His words implied that he didn'