His Sexy And Delicate Rose

CHAPTER ELEVEN: JUST US

with Liam Payne approaching Xavier and Melissa. As he strides towards them, his confidence brimming, he couldn't have imagined the intricate trap that was about to be sprung on him.

Liam gives a confident smile, his gaze lingering on Melissa for a moment longer than necessary before turning to Xavier. "Ah, Xavier Woods, it's a pleasure to see you. And who do we have here?" he asks with a charming smile as his gaze returns to Melissa.

Xavier's expression remains unchanged as he responds, "Ah, Liam.

Liam's eyes roved over Melissa's figure, taking in her elegant dress, the way her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, the tantalizing red of her lips. A strange familiarity came over him, almost like he knew her from somewhere, but that couldn't be right, could it?

"Melissa, did you say?" Liam replied, his voice smooth. "You have to forgive me, it's just that you remind me of someone from my past..." His voice trailed off as his eyes drifted to Xavier.

"That's funny," Xavier said with a hint of amusement in his voice.

Melissa's eyes flashed with a sudden intensity, her voice cool and detached as she replied, "Is that so? And how well did you know Sally, Liam?" Her gaze was fixed on him, daring him to answer.

Liam's smile faltered, his eyes flickering back and forth between Melissa and Xavier. "I knew her well enough," he said, his voice taking on an edge of caution. "What's this all about?"

Xavier's smile grew, his eyes never leaving Liam's face. "Oh, just making conversation.

Liam's smile tightened, his gaze shifting back to Melissa as he continued, "I...I'm not sure how she's doing. We lost touch after..." He trailed off, a look of discomfort passing over his face.

Melissa's expression was neutral as she pressed on, "After what, Liam? Finish your thought." Her voice was like ice, her gaze steady and unblinking.

Liam shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting around the room, seeking an escape. "Well, after she...disappeared," he stammered, his hands clenching at his sides.

Melissa's voice was low and dangerous, her eyes narrowing to slits as she spoke. "Why indeed, Liam? Why indeed. It seems odd that you never mentioned a dear friend like Sally had disappeared, don't you think?" Her words were like knives, each one plunging deeper and deeper into Liam's composure.

Liam swallowed hard, his face growing pale under the scrutiny. "I...I was young," he stammered. "I didn't know what to do.

Melissa's voice was like silk now, soft and reassuring as she replied, "Oh, Liam, it's okay. We understand. It must have been hard for you to lose her like that. And it's sweet of you to remember her so fondly."

Liam's shoulders relaxed slightly, his eyes flickering between Melissa and Xavier. "Yes, it was," he replied, a hint of relief in his voice. "She was a wonderful woman.

Xavier's smile grew broader, his hand finding Melissa's arm and giving it a gentle squeeze.

Xavier nods, his eyes fixed on Liam's face as he murmurs, "Yes, I think that's for the best. It's been a long night, hasn't it, Liam?" His voice is like honey, sweet and sticky, his fingers tightening on Melissa's arm.

Liam, his expression now wary, nods in agreement. "Yes, quite a long night. Perhaps we should call it a night, too," he replies, his gaze flickering between the two of them.

Melissa smiles, her expression a perfect mask of politeness.

Liam watched them go, a dark hunger building inside him as he saw the way Xavier's hand lingered on Melissa's arm. She was stunning, with a beauty and poise that made his heart race and his blood run hot. He couldn't let her slip away. Not after everything he'd done to be here.

"She will be mine," he murmured to himself, his eyes narrowing as he watched their retreating figures. "I won't let him take her from me. Not like he took everything else."

they ( Xavier and Melissa)walked hand in hand as they walked on the aisle . the bodyguards were preventing the paparazzi from getting to them . a lot of people gazed at them as they both look stunning. Xavier opened the car door for her as he held her hand. a lot of young ladies were wishing that they were in Melissa shoes. the car was just amazing it was rolls Royce la Rosa de noire which is the most expensive car in the world.

a particular shadow fumed angrily and stormed out.