----


    Jaden, she’s calling you," Xavier sarcastically said from the


    ide. Jaden’s cold demeanor towards her angered him.


    Xavier found it inexplicable that he was angry about this.


    Jaden nced at the sarcastic man and smiled.


    “The woman saw Jaden smiling at someone else and then


    turned to find Xavier sitting across from her.


    ----


    "Excuse me, are you Xavier Darling?


    I’m a big fan @f your work. Would


    you mind iffjoined you at your.


    table? Oly and do you happen to


    know Jaden?" The woman was>sure


    rent Seri refuse her request to


    sitdwith him. After all, he wae


    public figure, and she hachmade it


    clear she was a fan.


    ----


    "Xavier recoiled dramatically. "I most


    certainly do mind," he dered. "Do


    you have bédy odor? Is that potent.


    perfumedomask it? You should


    more cénsiderate—this fragrande is


    overpowering! Honestly, you should


    juststay home." He waved @handi in


    ffont of his face as if to dispel a foul


    odor.


    “Xavier’s harsh words momentarily stunned the woman. Her


    face flushed crimson as she nced at Jaden and fled.