Chapter 19 Clarise trembled with anger , her voice sharp with conviction . " Dear , don't worry . Everything you and the baby suffered- make sure you get justicer Violet offered a small , knowing smile but said nothing If Ruby had made her life difficult , she had no intention of letting her off easy either . Outside , just as she was about to hall a cab , a Rolls - Royce pulled up and stopped in front of her . The back window rolled down slowly , revealing Xavier . He turned his gaze toward her 1/8 Chapter 19 + 5 Points " Get in ." Once inside , Violet glanced at him and asked , ( " Didn't you say I could go home on my own ? Why did you come pick me up after all ? I heard from my assistant you had a bunch of meetings today . Are they all taken care of ? " He was still working through files on his lap and didn't look up . Violet thought something was off with him today . She glanced at the rearview mirror , catching Roy's eye . Roy gave her a brief look and explained , " Ma'am , when Sir Xavier heard you were meeting with your former in - law , he canceled all his meetings just to come get you . 2/8 Chapter 19 + 5 Points " You should've seen him on the way here - the man looked like he was ready to kill someone ." Violet couldn't help but let out a chuckle . But suddenly , Xavier stopped flipping through his documents , shot a cold glance at Roy , and said in a low , threatening tone , " Sounds like you're good at talking . Want a transfer to PR ? Roy instantly fell silent and focused on the road . Violet chuckled once more . " Come on , he was just stating facts . Why are you being so scary ? " Are you seriously upset that I met up with my ex - mother - in - law ? 3/8 Chapter 19 + 5 Points " I did it for you , you know . You ruined Gabriel's leg - sure , the Bennett are scared of your family name , but I thought if I gave them a little sugar , they wouldn't make too much of a scene " He still didn't say a word , so she leaned in and gently bit his earlobe . His face flushed instantly , and her voice softened to a whisper . " Alright , don't be mad . I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to be upset . " But I can promise you this - from now on , I won't meet up with any of them behind your back . " Xavier , do you seriously not trust yourself ? You treat me so well - what , do you think I'm blind enough to want anyone else ? " 4/8 Chapter 19 + 5 Points Her flirting was clumsy at best , but it worked like a charm on him . Xavier's blue eyes locked onto hers . He reached out and cupped the back of her head , drawing her closer . " If you weren't blind , how'd you mistake someone else for your savior ? You've already been dumb once . Who's to say it won't happen again ? " That rendered Violet speechless , and Xavier smirked and slowly let go of her . " Tonight , you're coming with me to my parents ' place for dinner . Mom wants to meet you . " Violet looked at him helplessly . 5/8 Chapter 19 + 5 Points What a petty man . She went to see Clarise , and now he was dragging her to see his mother the very same night ? " That's way too last - minute - I haven't prepared anything . Can't you give me at least a little time to get ready ? " It was her first time meeting his mother . Showing up empty - handed felt all kinds of wrong . Xavier replied , " She said the gifts don't matter . What she cares about is seeing you . " As long as you show up , she'll be happy . " It's a family dinner , but there'll be quite a few people . Even if I'm not by your side every second , don't be nervous . I'm the head of the family . That makes you the future lady . If anyone makes you uncomfortable , don't 6/8 Chapter 19 + 5 Points bother being polite . " His words warmed something deep in Violet's chest . Three years ago , when she married into the Bennetts , she'd attended a similar family dinner . As they left the villa , Gabriel told her coldly , " Plenty of elders will be there tonight . You're representing me - don't embarrass me . " You're the younger generation in the Bennetts . Whatever the elders say , just listen . Don't talk back ." She had endured so much in that family . But now , in the Drakes … Xavier gave her the one thing she never had before - respect , plus the kind of safety she didn't even realize