Chapter 165
Chapter 165
"Mr. Jones." The person who greeted him was the president of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited. They had cooperated for a long time.
Xavier bowed his head slightly in response.
Mr. Lau's gaze fell on Ryan. "He's..."
"Mr. Jones."
At this moment, Rufus walked towards Xavier and interrupted his conversation with Mr. Lau. He said
with dissatisfaction, "Mr. Jones, it looks like you dislike me, and you misunderstand me so badly. You
did not give me a chance even if I made so many invitations. You always think of me as an unforgivable
bad person."
Xavier adjusted his sleeves and replied calmly, "Mr. Gates, you always have the chance even if I do not
give it to you. You still have the ability to make yourself many chances. As for being unforgivable, you
are underestimating yourself."
Rufus's expression changed slightly and then he forced a smile. "Mr. Jones, you are joking as if I'm
really a bad person."
Xavier did not reply to him. His expression seemed to tell Rufus that he did not care what Rufus said All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.
and that he had everything under control. Just with the same expression, he could fight with thousands
of enemies both in the criminal world and in the one with police and still could stay calm and collected.
Rufus would not rest until he pissed off Xavier. "Miss Harrison, oh no, Mr. Jones's ex-fiancée's ability to
please a man..."
Rufus deliberately made a pause, and thus what he meant was self-evident.
It was a mocking to Xavier, with the aim to make him unhappy.
But Xavier smiled instead, "She is just an ordinary woman. If Mr. Gates likes her, you can do as you
please."
The indifferent look made Rufus feel like he was just wasting his efforts.
It could not make Xavier have any mood swings, but instead, Rufus had to swallow his own anger.
"Just an ordinary woman? Xavier looked so indifferent that he seemed not to care about that woman at
all. She meant nothing to him.
It was rumored that Xavier loved Harriet very much. But he didn't even care about her from what Rufus
could tell.
'Did I get the wrong information?'
'or was Xavier indeed a heartless person?'
It must be the latter. It was quite common for men in Xavier's position to have different women. Men
always wanted to try all kinds of women.
Rufus knew that no matter what he was going to say, he couldn't tease Xavier. So he found an excuse
for himself. "Excuse me, I still have to entertain guests. I won't accompany Mr. Jones. "
"Ok, Mr. Gates."
Rufus's face darkened. It was not his first time dealing with Xavier. So he knew that he was not a
pushover. However, he didn't expect that Xavier did not care anything at all.
Owen saw that Rufus was unhappy and whispered in his ear, "The wine has been served."
Rufus turned around and saw Xavier talking to a few officials. He didn't know what they said. It seemed
that they had a pleasant conversation. And the waiter walked towards them with several glasses of
wine in his hand.
Rufus narrowed his eyes. He believed that he could give Xavier a bad name this time.
As he walked, he said to Owen, "Keep an eye on it. Don't make any mistakes."
Owen said, "Yes."
On such an occasion, drinking wine was a must. Some people took the initiative to clink glasses with
Xavier. They were all partners and some petty officials who wanted to play up to Xavier.
In return, Xavier needed to show some respect.
When Mr. Gates came out in the middle of the party, the guests gathered together. It was a birthday
banquet, so everyone brought a gift with them.
In general, the birthday gifts were not expensive. If one would like to give an expensive present asking
favor of the birthday man, he had to send it to the man in private.
"Xavier, the youngest and most promising one among the younger generation." Mr. Gates patted Xavier
on his shoulder. "Rufus and you are in the same generation, but he's not as good as you."
"You must be joking." Xavier quietly put Mr. Gates's hand away.
Mr. Gates frowned and said in an avuncular tone, "Your father often told me that you have all the
advantages. But you don't know how to be flexible in your approaches."
Xavier was more direct than him. "I'm timid and afraid of revenge."
When Xavier refused to be part of their group, they were destined to be enemies.
Sooner or later, they would have an all-out dog fight. He did not take Rufus seriously, he was not afraid
of him even if Mr. Gates was still in power.
Because they couldn't find any of his faults.
He was a clean businessman in public.
As for the rest, it depended on how well he could hide and how well others could find it.
Mr. Gates's face darkened because of his disrespect.
Xavier was getting kind of hot and he was sweating profusely. He was uncomfortable and try hard to be
calm because he knew that something would definitely happen if he looked flustered. There were no
signs on his face.
However, it still happened.
Just as the banquet was over, a woman came out and threw herself at Xavier. "Xavier, you said you
were going to marry me. How could you not keep your word? Are you going to abandon me?"
Xavier kicked out this woman of the private room last time.
Rufus got her here to frame Xavier.
The woman hated Xavier for insulting her that day and made her become a laughing stock. When
Rufus found her, she agreed immediately without thinking twice.
Everyone was stunned.
'What was going on?'
Everyone had other women in private. However, no one dared to do it in public. If they were found
living a debauched life, their future would be ruined.
Although Xavier was not a government official, he was also a man of fame and power.
It was a disgrace to him to have such an affair.
The woman wrapped her arms around Xavier's neck. "I'm pregnant with your child. You can't leave
me."
Everyone watched the scene with their eyes wide open: some people were gloating at it, some were
having fun, and some worried about Xavier.
All the people who came today were dignitaries. Such a scandal would spread out soon.
"Mr. Jones, you are so lucky." Rufus watched them and joked with him. "But in my opinion, even if you
want to have fun, you have to choose a suitable place."
Xavier didn't move, didn't say anything, and didn't even show any emotion.
Rufus had told the woman that the medicine was very strong. Although she was worried, the woman
still kept pestering Xavier because she had no way out since she chose this path.
"Xavier..."
It was quiet and everyone was looking at them.
Xavier, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly questioned, "Are you pregnant?"
The woman nodded, "Yes, and it's your child. You're a regular customer of mine."
"Really?"
"Yes!"
Xavier sneered. "I don't remember having sex with you. Since you are pregnant with my child, then I'll
check whether it's true or not."
Before the woman understood what was going on, she was kicked out by Xavier and was then lying on
the ground.
Everyone present couldn't believe what they saw and couldn't help rubbing their eyes.
Xavier kicked the woman as hard as he can, and the woman could not get up from the ground.
"Dad."
Just as everyone was curious how Xavier would handle this, Ryan squeezed his way through the
crowd and walked towards Xavier, holding his hand. "Dad."
'Is this child Xavier's son?'
Rufus's face was twisted. 'Xavier has a son?'
'And he is not a baby?'
Ryan ignored all the confused look around and pulled Xavier. "Dad, let's go home now."
Xavier lifted Ryan in his arms and called calmly, "Jacob!"
Jacob immediately stepped forward.
"Since she said she's pregnant with my child, you stay here and watch her closely. If she doesn't give
birth to my child, don't let her go."
The woman's face turned pale.
Rufus's face darkened. "This is my house. How could you leave your woman in my house?"
Xavier replied. "It was at your house that she showed up. Since she is pregnant with my child, I have to
let everyone see if she is pregnant or not. If she is pregnant, I'll let my child come back home. If not,
you need to give me an explanation."