Chapter 40:Regret

While eating, Naftali complained to his parents about the Williamson family and all the hardships Lia suffered under the Williamson family.Edward and Seraphina felt shocked, sorrow, pain and anger for Xue their daughter.They couldn't believe the Eloise who they welcomed and treated like a daughter was the culprit.They even let her eat the same table as them.

"So it was her.I actually even treated her like my own daughter for few hours.", Seraphina murmured.

She remembered how deathly pale Eloise's face is.At that time, they are talking about Xue's class outing where someone is after Xue's life.That's why Eloise's so pale and excused herself.Eloise couldn't remain in their table anymore because she was the culprit all this time.

"I'm really glad the two of you come here.I honestly don't know what to do.Xue's not safe here anymore.The mastermind is hard to find.It was well executed too.The mastermind got rid of all of the evidence too.", Naftali said.

Edward felt depressed and looked at his wife.

"Can't you do anything about this wife?"

Seraphina shook her head.

"You know Naftali's skills.If he says so, then it's true.The enemy must be powerful.", Seraphina answered.

Edward felt helpless and depressed.They all felt depressed.Lia who was listening all this time knew it's not Eloise.It must be someone more powerful.

"Actually, I know who's the mastermind.", Xavier voiced out.

Lia's eyes looked at Xavier in surprise.Naftali and his parents looked at Xavier in surprise.

"You do?", Naftali asked and doubted.

"I can lure him out, Your Highnesses.If there's no evidence, we can create one.It would be great while the culprit is still in this country.I just need to borrow Xue."

"What?!No way!!", Naftali said in anger.

Naftali doesn't want to put his sister at risk.She was just found.Xavier glanced at Naftali and looked at the king and queen.

"That's if you trust me.I hope you can trust me.I've already deployed my men here actually.The others are still coming on their way here.", Xavier spoke.

Seraphina was shocked while Edward doubted.

"You do?Your Crimson Covenant is here?", Edward asked.

Crimson Covenant was the name of a powerful mercenary organization in Atheria Continent.It was just like the Obsidian Order of Seraphina in Country N and it's power was now more powerful than Seraphina's Obsidian Order under Xavier's care.

Naftali was silent.He knows Crimson Covenant.The members are all highly skilled and if they're here, there shouldn't be a problem.

"Okay.", Edward finally agreed.

Naftali looked at his father in shock and disbelief.His father actually agreed to send Xue as bait!

"Father!"

Edward didn't bother to look at Naftali.Edward's answer is sure and firm making Naftali speechless.

He panicked at looked at his mother but his mother shockingly agreed too before he could ask.

"I agree too.I'm okay with it.I trust you."

Naftali felt like he wanna collapse.His mother even said she trust Xavier.He felt bitter.They trust Xavier so much more than him.It was like Xavier was their own son instead of him.He angrily glared at Xavier.He looked at his sister, hoping she would not agree.

Lia noticed her brother's gaze of begging her to not agree also but she looked at Xavier.Xavier also looked at her.Xavier already saved her multiple times.He was always there for her.He always makes her feel safe.Not just in this life but also in her past life.He would protect her again and again.Her relationship with him is not just simple.Their souls are connected to each other.They both die if one of them dies.Just by this, Lia felt safe.In her past life, they protected each other until they finally obtained freedom and peace.She knows Xavier will also protect her in this life.

"I trust Xavier.", Lia said and gave Xavier a gentle smile.Xavier also smiled at her.

Naftali felt depressed.He felt hurt and betrayed.The sight of his sister and Xavier smiling at each other made him also feel like he wanna cry.He forgot that his sister is already in a relationship with Xavier.He felt agony.Everyone trust Xavier so much.Naftali looked away and looked down on his plate with a pout.He felt like his existence isn't necessary to be here.

Seraphina and Edward didn't stay long at the Philippines.After the meal, Lia and Xavier took Seraphina, Edward and Naftali to the airport.Naftali was carrying a luggage.The headmaster and vice president is also with them.He gave the a brown envelope to Edward.Inside of the envelope is the school records of Naftali, Lia and Xavier.

The king looked at Xavier after taking the envelope.

"I'm trusting my daughter to you.Take care of yourselves.", those were the last words of Edward.

The five of them wave their hands while the vice president and headmaster bow down their heads respectfully before the three disappeared in Xavier and Lia's sight.

The headmaster and vice president walked with Lia and Xavier out of the airport.They went in separate ways after they got out of the building.

Xavier held Lia's hand and they started to walk towards the parking lot.

"Do you really think the plan will work?", Lia asked Xavier.

Xavier's hand tightened on her hand.He knows the plan is risky but he has to do it.His situation with Xue is not simple.They're connected to each other.Once they die, they'll experience repetition again.Lia and him came so far now.He doesn't wanna go back to time.He has to make this risky plan work even though he was not sure it will work.

"It will work.I know him.I know his weakness.He had long been after my life.It should work.I'll do anything to make it work.", Xavier answered.

Lia sensed Xavier's emotions and felt worried.

"Are you nervous?", Lia couldn't help but to ask.

Xavier looked at Xue.She was looking up to him.Xavier doesn't want to admit it but he is indeed nervous.They are risking their lives.They are acting as bait.He doesn't want to see Xue die again.

"I am.Are you worried too?You know that we are connected, right?I don't want us to enter another time loop again.We already came so far.I have already informed father and grandpa, don't worry.This is our only chance.He might not stay in this country anymore longer now that your identity is revealed.Once he gets out of this country, it will be difficult to kick him out of the clan and find evidences.My grandpa and father had long tolerated the elders, Ethan and distant relatives.This should work I promise.Are you willing to take risk with me, Xue?", he asked and stopped his tracks.

"We might go back again if this plan fails.", he continues.

Lia stopped walking too and looked at Xavier.

She was indeed worried too but thinking this might be their only chance she wanted to take risk.This timeline will not exist anyway once they get killed.

Lia nodded."I trust you."

Xavier's heart warmed up and felt satisfied.It feels good to be trusted by someone he loves.He swore to himself he will protect Lia and will survive together in this timeline.

That night, Eloise and Ethan's emotions are not in good state.The two of them are sitting on the sofa in opposite to each other in the living room.

"I heard the king and queen together with Naftali went to the airport.", Ethan said to Eloise but Eloise didn't respond and was staring at her hands.Her hands are rubbing each other as if she was anxious.

Eloise was anxious while Ethan was looking at Eloise's pale face and frowned.He stared at her for a while and felt irritated to Eloise's behavior.He felt like she's doubting his skills when he sent killers and erased evidences.

"Stop that.I know you're anxious.They'll never find anything.You've been locking inside your room and when you finally came out, you're still acting like this?"

Eloise gripped her phone and looked at Ethan.

"You don't get it.I actually tried to kill Lia before.I sent snipers and gunners to kill her before our family companies got destroyed and now I couldn't reach those killers and Lia is alive!"

Ethan looked at Eloise in disbelief and anger.

"What?!How can you be so careless!", Ethan angrily asked.

He couldn't believe what she just said.He thought Eloise couldn't kill a person and was pure but Eloise is actually sent killers and seems more evil than he thought!

"Are you crazy?I never thought you were this evil.I thought your father's companies were just destroyed by Xavier to spoil Lia."

She even sent snipers which just showed how determine she really is to kill Lia.He really really thought Eloise was pure.She would act coquettishly in front of him and act like a pure girl.She would spread rumors but he never though she was much more evil.

He also thought Williamson's companies got destroyed because of Xavier spoiling his lover but it's actually much more.It was because Eloise tried to kill Lia.

Eloise rolled her eyes.

"Said by the person who also sent killers to kill others.", Eloise refuted to his insult like hinting he was also evil like her.

Ethan's face became ugly.She just insulted him.

"You know what, I regret it!I shouldn't have come and ask a deal with you in the first place.You actually never even told me the truth.You were hiding such a secret!I wouldn't have sent killers to kill those two!Now that I'm with you and they possibly took those killers, they will suspect me!", Ethan angrily screamed.

Eloise just glared at Ethan feeling prideful and denying her wrongdoings.To her it was not her fault.He was the one who sent killers.Ethan hatefully glared at Eloise and stood up and left the living room.