Xavier leaned back in his chair, his expression guarded. "And why should I help you with your little scheme?" he questioned, suspicion etching his features. "You sound like you don't need me at all. You have the money, the means..."
Garcia's eyes gleamed with a shrewdness as she locked onto Xavier's gaze. "Because, Mr Xavier, removing Scarlett from Damien's life will clear the path for me, for us," she stated matter-of-factly.
Xavier's brows furrowed in confusion and disbelief. "Us?" he repeated, his voice tinged with incredulity. "What makes you think I would have any interest in being a part of your grand plan?"
Garcia leaned even closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Think about it, Xavier," she urged. "With Scarlett out of the way, Damien will be free to pursue hi
