Alexander remained silent, lost in thought, flicking the ashes of his cigarette in the ashtray. After a moment, he gazed at Xavier and said, "Hasn''t he spoken to you about this before?" "What?" Xavier inquired.


    "He came to me before, and I stated my terms. Unfortunately, he refused to agree." Alexander exined. Anxiously, Xavier asked, "What are your terms, Alexander?"


    "My terms are straightforward. I want ownership of all the shares of the Xavier family." Alexander replied.


    At the mention of this, Xavier''s pupils slightly dted, finding it hard to believe Alexander''s audacity. In a more polite way, he said he was after a stake in thepany, but to put it bluntly, he was aiming for the entire Xavier family business. He practically asked for ownership of The Xavier family..Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    "Alexander, are you... jesting with me?" Xavier questioned.


    In a calm tone, Alexander responded, "Do you think I''m idle enough to sit here and jest with you, Xavier?"


    Realizing the gravity of the situation, Xavier understood why Xavier had declined. If somebody else had been in her ce today-Xavier''s father, for instance they would have stormed out immediately. Alexander''s attitude wasn''t one for negotiation but a proposition aiming for total control.


    However, Xavier, being a woman, prioritized her children''s lives over interests. She hesitated, saying, "Is there truly no room for negotiation?"


    "Xavier, am I here negotiating this with you?" Alexander countered reluctantly.


    "What kind of negotiation is this? Apart from this condition, is there no room for further discussion?" Xavier''s gaze bore deeply into his, attempting to evoke empathy.


    "Valerie is your sister, and Xavier is your brother-inw."


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    "We are family. Why must we fight so fiercely? Valerie and those two innocent children were undeserving of such tragedy. Put yourself in their shoes. If you were Xavier, how would you act in this situation?" Xavier gazed at him, hoping to discern a shred ofpassion, but she found his demeanor cold and beyond her expectations.


    This man''s callousness was unsettling.


    "Alexander," Xavier called out again.


    "Xavier, if you cannot ept it, then please leave," Alexander interjected firmly, without any intention of yielding.


    Xavier paled at his unwavering stance.


    "You..."


    Interrupting her, Alexander stated, "Xavier, you should understand that there''s no chance for reconciliation between me and Xavier. As you said, if Xavier were in my position, would he permit any potential threat to remain?" Shaken to her core, Xavier stared at Alexander, rendered speechless for a moment.


    "Xavier, you should go back and ponder this carefully," Alexander advised. "Xavier has made up his mind. You cannot make pivotal decisions. Your words here hold no weight."


    Silent contemtion ensued as Xavier weighed the consequences. Xavier''s health was failing, and his heart condition couldn''t withstand further stress.


    If Xavier were incarcerated, the Xavier family''s fate would be uncertain. Everyone knew deep down that agreeing to Alexander''s terms was the wisest choice; it was just a matter of swallowing their pride.


    After much internal struggle, Xavier raised her head, determination gleaming in her eyes. "I can make the decision. Can you promise me that once the Xavier family is in your hands, you will spare us?" Alexander''s reaction to her reply was expected, as he replied, "Of course."


    "So..."


    Before Xavier could finish her sentence, the meeting room''s door was thrust open, and Xavier stormed in angrily, dering, "I don''t agree!"