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CHAPTER 32
~Xander's POV~
Xavier sighed deeply and took a seat across from me. "Where is he?"
"In the gym. He got home before I did."
He leaned back. "So you're telling me two grown men got into a fight on school grounds."
I did not refute Xavier's words, but switched the focus. "You should've heard the garbage that came out of his mouth about Jade," I growled.
Xavier's expression darkened. "I thought we were past this."
"So did I," I said sharply. "But apparently, Xade thinks it's fine to toy with her. Like she's just another one of his projects."
I stopped myself before the words could spill further. My fists clenched, then relaxed.
After a moment, Xavier spoke quietly. "He baited you."
My head snapped up. "What?"
"He baited you," Xavier repeated. "And you fell for it."
Apex groaned in my head. "Told you."
"Told me what?" I shot back internally, though I kept my silence in front of Xavier.
