His Son, My Enemy I She was so thin she barely looked human

Joshua shot Connor a blank look , his eyes glinting with icy intent . " Mr. Ford , do you even know why your contract got axed ? " he asked coldly . Connor's face turned grim . " Was this you ? " " If it happens again , it won't just be about losing a deal ," Joshua warned . He strode inside , deliberately knocking Connor aside with his shoulder . Connor flinched under Joshua's intimidating stare , but he quickly pulled himself together . He watched Joshua's retreating figure . Just then , Crawford stepped out , and they shook hands and greeted each other .

Connor finally realized it was Joshua who had tanked his deal with Crawford . ' How could just a kept man have the kind of pull to make Crawford walk away from such a huge opportunity with Ford Group ? Connor wondered , ' Could it be Joshua is working for the Garcia family ? Xylia had been in the hospital for several days . Connor never came to see her , not even once . He just sent a caregiver to look after her instead . She couldn't care less . Joshua had invited Xylia out a few times , but she always said no . For one thing .

Joshua had no idea Xylia was stuck in the hospital , and she didn't want him to get all worried about her . For another , Xylia didn't want to get him mixed up in her problems . Connor was the kind of guy who could pull anything . Xylia's foot was finally on the mend , and she could get out of bed and walk again . Just then , her private investigator suddenly called . " Ms. Schultz , I've got an update on that hit - and - run you were framed for four months ago , the one you asked me to look into , " he said .

Without a second thought , Xylia , leaning on her crutches , left the hospital right away . Xylia arrived at the bar she'd agreed to meet the detective at and took a seat across from him . The private investigator was a man in his thirties , dressed head - to - toe in black casual wear , sporting a gray- black baseball cap . " Go ahead , Mr. Ward , Xylia said , nodding to him to get started . 7:55 Thu , Sep 11 Chapter 46 55 vouchers Maverick got straight to the point . " Ms. Schultz , four months ago , you took your car out , and the next day , the cops locked you up for a hit - and - run .

" They traced the car that killed someone back to you , and you were the only one who'd used it that day . After digging around , the police pinned it all on you and charged you .. " But there weren't any cameras on that stretch of road , and you kept saying you were set up , so I started looking into the people who lied to the police back then ." Maverick handed Xylia a photo . Xylia picked it up . It was a picture of a young woman . " Her name's Xiomara Lane . I looked into her , and she's been missing from Jupiton ever since you went to jail ," Maverick explained .

" She's a local , born and raised in Jupiton , with her whole life and job here . How could she just disappear without anyone noticing ? Something's definitely fishy ," he added . Xylia didn't need to think twice ; this had Connor written all over it . Xylia met Maverick's gaze . " I know exactly who framed me , but I need solid evidence . I'm counting on you , " she said . Maverick nodded and assured her . " You hired me , so I'll make sure to get this done right . You can count on me ." Maverick put the photo away , his eyes drifting to her leg . " Is your lag okay ? " he asked .

Xylia smiled , I'm fine , but thanks for worrying about me ." Maverick just nodded , said goodbye , and left . As soon as he stepped out of the bar , Maverick pulled out his phone and made a call . " Mr. Garcia , I've already told Ms. Schultz everything , but she seems to be hurt , " he said . Just as Xylia was about to leave the bar , she ran into Chase walking in . Her eyes lit up , and she called out . " Hi , Mr. Bell . " Chase turned at the sound of her voice , meeting Xylia's eyes shining with excitement .

Chase paused for a second , and when he realized who she was , his expression instantly soured . He took a seat at the bar , acting like she didn't even exist . They'd only ever talked online , just a couple of video calls . Xylia figured Chase probably didn't recognize her Π in person . She made her way over on her crutches and stopped right in front of him . HA Chapter 46 55 vouchers " Mr. Bell , it's me , Xylia . I honestly didn't expect to bump into you here . I really appreciate all the help you've given me lately , Xylia said , her tone open and genuine .

Chase just shot her a frosty look . " Ms. Schultz , I'm only helping because my boss told me to . If it wasn't for that , I wouldn't have bothered teaching you anything . " You've p got some real talent , but take my advice . Put your energy into proper design work and don't get distracted by pointless drama . Chase pretended not to notice her injured leg . He had to admit that Xylia was incredibly gifted , but her work on the drafts had been pretty inconsistent these past few days .

What Chase hated most were people who got ahead just because of their connections and didn't bother to work hard , like Xylia . Xylia caught the cold edge in his words and the frosty look on Chase's face . Even if she wasn't the most perceptive , she could sense the hostility coming off Chase . ' Guess he's pissed at me for not handing in my drafts these days , Xylia thought . " Mr. Bell , I know I haven't been submitting my drafts lately ; that's my fault . There's been some stuff going on at home , but I'll be out of the hospital soon .

Promise I'll get my work in on time once I'm back ," Xylia said , her voice earnest Chase just ignored her completely . Xylia rubbed her nose , feeling a bit embarrassed , and headed out . Not long after she got back to the hospital , Joshua walked in with Rachel in tow . Xylia was taken aback and blurted out , " Why are you guys here ? " Joshua stood there with a dark expression , giving Xylia a rare , cold look . He didn't even bother to answer her question " Give her a check - up , " he told Rachel in a serious tone . Rachel just looked a bit helpless .

Rachel had a packed schedule today , but Joshua just showed up out of nowhere , didn't say a word , and hauled her straight to the hospital , all just so she could check on his crush's leg . ' Wow , thanks for trusting my skills so much , Rachel thought , rolling her eyes inwardly . Ms. Schultz , let me take a look at your leg , Rachel said . Xylia was still reeling from the surprise , and when she caught Joshua's stormy expression , she couldn't help but feel a little guilty and dropped her gaze . 7:55 Thu , Sep 11 Chapter 16 Rachel checked her leg , her brows knitting tightly with concern .

65 vouchers " Your legs haven't even healed from the last time , and now you've got fresh injuries . If you don't take this seriously , you might never walk right again ," Rachel said bluntly . Xyla had already heard the same warning from her attending doctor , so it didn't bother her at all . Joshua stood off to the side , fists clenched and lips pressed into a thin line ; he was practically radiating cold anger . " I'll head back and get you some meds . " Rachel let out a sigh , feeling a bit helpless . She didn't even wait for Joshua to say a word before heading out .

Once Rachel was gone , Xylia turned to Joshua , feeling kind of awkward . " How did you know I was in the hospital ? " she asked . Joshua didn't say a word ; he just stared at her face , silent . After what felt like forever , he finally spoke . " Xylia , divorce Connor . 200 150