# Chapter 212: The Bomb That Shattered the Table
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 212 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter filled with tension, hidden jealousy, and a final revelation that changes everything. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s dive into the drama that unfolds when Leia tries to make a graceful exit from the variety show, only to have Xavier throw a rhetorical grenade into the conversation.
The atmosphere at the table was already thick with unease. The playful remarks that had been floating around all evening were coming back to haunt the group, and everyone could feel a storm gathering in Xavier’s cold, penetrating stare. Adam, ever the smooth-talking producer, had sensed the danger earlier than most. But by the time he tried to diffuse the bomb, it was already ticking.
Adam looked utterly stunned when Leia announced her intention to leave the show. Desperate to calm the brewing volcanic eruption across the table, he immediately tried to persuade her. "Oh no, please don't. We'll stop pairing you guys up. After all, Santi doesn't like it either. We're just joking. Don't leave."
He said those words mostly to appeal to Xavier, using a clever deflection. The implication behind his tone was clear: *I’m not the one who orchestrated this. We all just made a harmless joke. The real culprit is the atmosphere that the others created.* He wanted to lift the weight of Xavier’s glaring fury off his own shoulders and redirect it somewhere—anywhere—else.
But Leia shook her head gently, her eyes full of quiet regret. "It's not because of that..." She looked at Adam apologetically, almost sorry that everyone had drawn the wrong conclusion. "It's my personal reason that I must return to Beach City. I'm still very interested in this show, and I'll be honored if people see me and Santiago as a couple. It's more than I can wish for. Of course, I'm not scared."
Those calm, composed words should have soothed the room. But instead, they ignited another fuse. Xavier suddenly snapped, his voice dripping with contempt.
"Hmph, how superficial!" And then he gulped down his wine like it was poison meant to be swallowed in one bitter gulp.
The room went still, but Leia barely flinched. She had grown used to his inexplicable hostility, though it stung more than she ever admitted.
Adam, practical as he was, decided to pivot. If Leia’s return to Beach City was unavoidable, then there was no point in letting her slip completely out of the entertainment circle. His calculating brain immediately conjured a golden opportunity. "How about this? If you're busy, you may leave. But I happen to have a dating variety show coming up soon. Can I invite you and Santiago to be on it as guests?"
There was a flicker of excitement in Leia’s eyes before she even understood what she was doing.
"Sure!" she agreed immediately, her heart leaping at the thought of working alongside Santiago again. She liked him—genuinely. He was kind, gentle, easy to be around. If it had not been for her urgent need to return to Beach City to be with Renee, she would never have wanted to leave this project. But the chance to remain connected to him through another show? That was an offer too sweet to refuse.
Santiago’s response came just as effortlessly. His simple words carried an unmistakable fondness. "I'm fine with it too."
To him, this show had never been about the opportunity, the exposure, or the format. It had been about Leia. If she was part of the cast, he was there. If she was not, the lights held no appeal.
Adam clapped his hands happily, relief washing over him. "It's settled then. You guys signed a contract, so I'll draft up a transfer contract and move you guys to that dating show. You won't breach the contract or have to pay compensation, so it's killing two birds with one stone."
For a moment, everything felt resolved. Glasses were raised. Laughter was about to resume. But then Xavier’s voice cut through the moment like a blade through silk.
"I disagree."
The warmth in the room evaporated instantly. Xavier set his jaw, his eyes fixed on Adam but his words aimed squarely at dismantling Leia’s new dream. "She's pretty busy, so she doesn't have time to shoot a dating variety show."
Leia’s eyes widened—not with confusion, but with pure fury. She turned to him, glaring openly. "How would you know if I have the time or not? You have no right to make the decision for me."
But Xavier was not interested in arguing with her directly. He was playing a colder, more deliberate game. Ignoring Leia entirely, he turned to Adam and addressed him with calculated calm.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but the premise for a dating variety show is that the guests have to be single. They don't seem to fulfill this condition."
Adam’s smile twitched. A nervous laugh escaped him. "Mr. Stuart, you're worrying too much. Although Santi is loved by a lot of fans, he's still single. There's not been a scandal about him for years, so you don't have to worry about it."
Xavier's response was brutal, and it was not meant to be diplomatic.
"I know that he's single. If not, he wouldn't be so insensible and covet another man's woman."
Those words landed like a physical blow. Every trace of cheer vanished from the table. The guests, the staff, the very air in the room seemed to shrink. Everyone kept their heads lowered, unwilling to become collateral damage. No cups were raised. No one dared to speak. They were all watching the most dangerous collision they had ever witnessed in this glamorous industry.
Adam, being a professional and likely a foolhardy one at that, still pressed forward. He swallowed hard and asked cautiously, "If that's the case, then the guests are qualified. Mr. Stuart, is there something else troubling you?"
Xavier’s lips curled into the faintest smile, but it carried no warmth. "Yes, he's qualified. But it doesn't mean that she's qualified. She's not single..."
Adam blinked in genuine surprise. His gaze moved between Xavier and Leia, trying to untangle the contradiction. "Miss Osborne isn't single?" He had personally believed that Leia was very much available. She had never mentioned a boyfriend, much less a husband. How could she not be single?
Xavier looked him dead in the eye, not wavering for even a second. "Yes."
One word. One devastating, impossible word. And in that moment, the entire table understood that the truth Xavier wanted to claim was far more dangerous than a simple refusal. It was a declaration. A territorial stamp. A stunning mystery that left everyone wondering — who exactly was Xavier Stuart talking about? And what secrets was Leia still hiding beneath her calm, graceful exterior?
The night was far from over. And the next revelation might be the one that shatters everything.
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**Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh my, this chapter burned! I felt every second of tension at that table. Xavier’s sudden intervention was so intense, so possessive underneath all that ice. At the same time, my heart went out to Leia—she just wanted to do her work, be with her friend, and follow her heart. And then Xavier had to ruin it by claiming she wasn't single? Whoever knew Xavier could be such a toxic mix of cold and passionate? This chapter keeps you hooked, and that final cliffhanger is absolutely killer. I’m on the edge of my seat!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Without a doubt, the next chapter will dive into the aftermath of Xavier’s shocking claim. Leia will definitely confront him, demanding to know exactly what he meant by "she's not single." Will Xavier finally reveal an unexpected secret about their relationship—or will Leia throw an even bigger revelation right back at him? And how will Santiago respond to being labeled as coveting another man's woman? A storm is coming, and I can already feel the emotional fireworks about to explode.
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