Chapter 217 - An Intruder - III

Adeline stared at Xavier because of the words he said. "I know he could have overpowered me easily Xavier. I understand that I am a human and even humans like animals have basic flight or fight instant which I had." She informed him in a mocking beautiful voice which only made him feel irritated further.

"The Butler once told my uncle to have two buttons installed in my room that would bring an alarm if I was ever in trouble. I almost had that button pressed if needed."

"If needed?" He repeated, "it was needed!"

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