# Chapter 199: Wildflowers, Jealousy, and the Man Under the Banyan Tree
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 199 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — and oh, what a chapter it is! We have mountain roads, wildflowers flying in the wind, a very jealous Xavier, and the grand arrival of the mysterious Santiago Dalton. If you thought the tension was high before, just wait until you see what happens when an excited female fan comes face-to-face with her idol. Let's dive right in!
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The jeep roared along the treacherous mountain path, its engine growling like a wild beast fighting against the rugged terrain. The wind howled past the open vehicle, snatching at clothes and hair, but no one was laughing more loudly than Adam.
"Mr. Stuart, hold on tight! These mountain roads are rugged, so don't fall out of the car!" Adam yelled, both hands gripping the car railing as if his life depended on it.
Xavier remained silent. His dark, thick hair was now completely messy, blown wildly by the fierce wind. Yet somehow, the disorder only made him look more striking, more untamed — like a man carved from a handsome contradiction. He sat upright, his jaw tight, his mood anything but pleasant.
Finally, unable to contain the bitter curiosity coiling inside him, Xavier turned to Adam and demanded, "Who is Santiago?"
Adam’s grin widened as if he had been waiting for that very question. "Santiago is an actor, Mr. Stuart — and a very good one at that. He keeps a low profile and only appears while shooting films, so it's normal that you don't know him." He had to shout over the roaring wind, but the joy in his voice was unmistakable.
"An actor?" Xavier repeated, his eyebrows knitting together. For some reason, the word tasted bitter on his tongue.
"How old is he? What does he look like? What kind of man is he?" The questions came tumbling out, raw and unchecked.
Adam considered this, then answered with enthusiasm. "I guess he's two or three years younger than you. He's very handsome, and was definitely born to be an actor. A refined, melancholic Prince Charming. He's very attractive, so he has a lot of loyal fans even though he keeps a low profile."
Then Adam, ever oblivious, delivered the final blow.
"Miss Osborne is also a fan of his. She agreed to be our fixed guest just to shoot the show with him."
Xavier’s expression darkened. It was like a storm cloud had settled permanently over his face. His silence became heavy, suffocating. But with the deafening engine noise, Leia couldn't hear a word of their conversation in the backseat.
Suddenly, Leia slammed the brakes.
Before anyone could react, she jumped out of the car with the energy of someone who had just spotted a treasure. She crouched low among the roadside bushes, eyes sparkling with pure joy.
"The wildflowers by the road are so pretty. I want to pick some for Mr. Dalton. It's the first time I'm meeting him, so I have to give him a gift!" she called out happily.
Under the bright sunlight, she leaned down and gently plucked a colorful array of wildflowers. The blossoms swayed in the wind like little dancers welcoming a special guest. In that moment, Leia looked innocent and radiant — but to Xavier, her excitement was like a needle pricking his heart.
He grew even more upset. Scowling, he growled at her, "Don't you know that we can't pick wildflowers by the road? What a terrible citizen."
But Leia refused to be ruined by his sour mood. She had already gathered a small bouquet and carefully tied the stems together with long blades of grass. Her fingers moved skillfully, her gaze lowered at her precious bundle.
She glared at him defiantly and replied, "Don't you know that the more wildflowers you pick, the more will grow? It's better to look ahead instead of fixating on a tree that yields no fruit. I can pick whatever flowers I want, and I'm in a great mood!"
Her words were sharp, and the hidden meaning was unmistakable. She wasn't just talking about flowers — and Xavier knew it.
Adam, sitting in the driver's seat, hurriedly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
‘I don't think they're talking about flowers anymore,’ he thought to himself.
Finally, after a tense and awkward ride, they reached the entrance of the village.
And there he was.
A tall man stood quietly beneath the shade of an ancient banyan tree. He wore a crisp white shirt, dark sunglasses, and black trousers. His features were elegant and refined, carrying an air of quiet melancholy that seemed to blend perfectly with the warm sunlight filtering through the leaves. When the breeze playfully ruffled his hair, he looked like a model pausing mid-shot, effortless and mesmerizing.
This was Santiago Dalton.
Even before he said a single word, his presence claimed the entire scene.
"Mister... Mr. Dalton!" Leia stammered.
She remained seated in the pickup, clutching the bouquet of wildflowers as if it were a fragile treasure. Her voice trembled, and her cheeks began to flush. For some reason, she suddenly didn't dare step out of the car. She, who was always so bold and unshakable, now looked as shy as a young girl meeting her first crush.
Xavier had never seen that look on her face before — and it drove him absolutely mad.
Jealousy burned through him like wildfire. Scowling ferociously, he shouted rudely at Santiago, "Hey! There's a lovestruck fool waiting here for you!"
His words were sharp and deliberately hostile, meant to embarrass, meant to wound.
Santiago heard the shout, turned his head, and smiled. It was a gentle, knowing smile. He didn't seem offended in the least. Instead, he gracefully strode toward them, his curious gaze landing directly on Leia.
"Oh my! I'm so nervous," Leia murmured under her breath, her heart pounding like a drum. Her blushes deepened, and she couldn't even lift her eyes to meet the man approaching her.
The wind rustled through the wildflowers in her hand. The village entrance lay bathed in warm sunlight. And in that moment, the air between them was thick with anticipation.
Would Santiago recognize the shy woman holding flowers for him? Would he know how far she had come just to stand before him? And Xavier — all pride and jealously — could only watch silently, fuming as the distance between Leia and the melancholic Prince Charming grew smaller and smaller.
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That's the end of this chapter, my dear readers! What a rollercoaster of emotions. From Xavier's hidden heartbreak to Leia's rare nervousness and Santiago's mesmerizing entrance, this chapter was filled with quiet storms and blooming romance. We could feel every bit of Xavier's frustration, every ounce of Leia's excitement, and every little shift in the air as these three paths converged under the village sun.
**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:** I absolutely loved the sharp contrast in this chapter! Watching Leia, the ever-brave woman, turn into a stammering, blushing mess because of one glance from Santiago was both adorable and refreshing. At the same time, my heart truly ached for Xavier — his jealousy was written all over his face, and yet he still chose to hide his feelings behind anger and sarcasm. The writing made me feel the wind, see the wildflowers, and hold my breath as Santiago stepped closer. It’s a beautifully tense and exciting chapter that mixes romance, rivalry, and more than a little emotional turmoil.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:** Now that Santiago has finally arrived and has seen Leia holding those wildflowers, I predict the next chapter will be full of flirtatious tension and even more jealous reactions from Xavier. Santiago might recognize Leia’s admiration and playfully court her, while Xavier's patience will be pushed to the absolute limit. Will Santiago also notice Xavier’s possessiveness? And more importantly — will Leia finally release the last lingering pieces of her past and allow something new to bloom? Things are about to get very complicated, and I can't wait to read on!
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