Chapter 158

XANDER

I almost decline his offer, then I stop when something comes to my mind.

"You can help with something, but first, I need to make sure I can trust you." Telling him is not the best thing, but it is not like it is something we don't know. He knows I don't trust him, not even a little bit, and the feeling is mutual. I've just grown a little liking toward him after interacting with him.

"What do you want?" he looks a bit cautious asking that, as he should.

"For you to answer a few questions for me too." I haul his words back at him. The sides of his lips tip up in an almost smile.

"Do I have to sit through a lie detector test?" he asks. It sounds like a joke but there is a hint of seriousness to it.

"I have more effective ways of getting the truth out of people." I smirk and point to the door. "Feel free to make yourself at home. Ring a maid or something if you need anything.