Chapter 52. Commit a Crime

Grinding his teeth, Xavier restrained himself and continued, "For the sake of our many years of friendship and you protecting your only sister, no matter what you say about me, I'll let it slide. But saying she's no good!"

"She?!" Christan laughed. "So there really is a 'she'! Who is she?!"

"..." Xavier pressed his tongue against his teeth, thinking for a moment, before saying, "Don't worry about that! The point is, I won't allow anyone to say a single bad word about her! Not even you!"

On the other end of the phone, Christan's hand shook, and he seemed stunned by the sudden revelation.

The assistant hurried over. Seeing his bad mood, he hesitated for a moment before cautiously saying, "Boss, it's almost time for you to go on stage to receive your award!"

Christan shot him a look, and the assistant i