Chapter 137. Bitter Enemies

Xavier turned back at the sound of her voice, just in time to catch a flicker of irritation on Karina's face that she hadn't hidden quickly enough.

"Miss Carter?!" His tone was one of reproach.

Karina quickly looked up, her expression now changed as she smiled at him and said, "Xavier, you're mistaken! I was just thinking about how to word my apology to Miss Knowles, but she wrongly accused me. Please don't be misled by someone with ulterior motives!"

"Ulterior motives?! Who are you talking about?" Serena scoffed. "Are you talking about yourself?"

"You know exactly who I meant!" Karina snapped back irritably.

Serena didn't bother arguing further with her and turned to Xavier again. "Sir, is this what Miss Carter calls an apology?"

The man frowned, a clear sign of growing impatience between his brows.

"Miss Carter, before we came up here, didn't we agree on how this would go? Have you already forgotten?"

Karina forced a smile.