517 Its Necessary (1/2)

When Xiu went back to Darren's side, he was standing alone. Zhou Xichen wasn't with him which made Xiu look at Darren with an inquisitive look. As if he understood her meaning, he replied, ”He went over to talk with his friends.” Xiu nodded her head and didn't say anything.

Her silence made it even worse for Darren to bring it up. He really had to ask her why she was so indifferent? He needed to know whether she knew about his father or not? And if she did, then how? Because at this point, the only culprit in his mind was Dylan. But when he thought again, he denied his own idea, Dylan would rather lose his head than open his mouth.

But if it wasn't Dylan than how did his Sweets learn about it all?

”Sweets, about my dad...”

Xiu stared into his eyes and his words got stuck in his throat. He really didn't know what to say or how to say it. Xiu extended her hand towards him. And as he looked at her stretching out a palm, he was even more confused.

”Give me your room key card,” she curled up her fingers urging him to hurry up.

”Paige has it,” he replied plainly.

She nodded her head and turned to leave. But stopped after a couple of steps and said, ”We'll talk about your dad later. For now, pay attention to your work.”

Darren followed her up saying, ”I can talk right now.”

Xiu placed her hand on his chest and stopped him. ”Stay here and do what you're supposed to. I'm not running anywhere. I'm just tired.” She tip-toed to leave a chaste kiss at the corner of his jaw before adding, ”So, hurry up with your work because I'll be waiting in the room for you.”

Leaving him there, Xiu left the hall and found Gigi who was still waiting for her. That wasn't unexpected though. Unexpected was the fact that Paige and Gigi were still locked in a staring competition. Paige hadn't moved and neither had Gigi. It almost felt stifling to Xiu who thought these ladies seemed like they were arguing with their eyes. Strange!

Shaking off this weird feeling, she started, ”Paige, give me the key card for Regan's room.”

Paige finally turned her attention to Xiu and smiled slightly, ”I'll take you there myself. Follow me.”

And since Xiu was following Paige then Gigi had to follow Xiu as well with their luggage. Even inside the elevator, Xiu could feel the tense atmosphere since nobody was talking. However, Gigi's eyes on Paige's face was way too eye-catching for Xiu who loved noticing even the smaller details. So, how could she not see that Paige seemed like she was avoiding Gigi's gaze?

A possibility suddenly popped up in her mind and the way she looked at both the ladies around here changed dramatically. However, she decided to just stay silent. No matter how curious she was, she was gonna stay out of it. She had to!

”Paige, get a room for her as well. It's better if it's close by.”

Paige looked at Gigi again and nodded to Xiu without any question. Seeing both of them leaving, Xiu finally breathed. Both of them together was really putting some pressure on her poor soul. Gigi's personality was rather stand-offish, lofty, and a bit cold. While Paige was like a typical domineering, cunning, and sharp corporate woman.

Since both Gigi and Paige had strong auras, it left Xiu feeling a bit stuffy between them.