# Chapter 213: The Price of Pride — A Public Declaration That Backfired
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 213 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife." This chapter is an emotional rollercoaster of pride, jealousy, heartbreak, and the lengths we go to protect those we love. So grab your headphones, get comfortable, and let's dive right into this intense chapter together!
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When Xavier lifted his chin and made that bold, arrogant announcement — *"I'm her boyfriend"* — it was as if the entire world had frozen for a moment. The air crackled with shock and disbelief. People stood frozen, their jaws dropping in sheer astonishment. And why wouldn't they be? A big shot of the entertainment circle, a man powerful enough to command entire industries with a single word, was openly admitting his relationship status for everyone to see. It was sensational, scandalous, and utterly breathtaking.
But for Leia, this was nothing short of a nightmare come true.
Her mind raced, heart pounding furiously in her chest. How could he? Why here, of all places? Why now, of all moments? And worst of all — why did he have to do it right in front of her idol? The entire weight of his declaration crashed down on her like an avalanche. Leia's face twisted with fury and betrayal as she snarled at him angrily, "Xavier, are you out of your mind?"
Her words were sharp, but he could see the cracks forming beneath her anger. This wasn't just about embarrassment. It was about him seizing control, forcing her hand, trapping her in a corner she couldn't escape from. He had deliberately sabotaged any chance she had of getting closer to Santiago, her beloved idol, and he had done it with surgical precision.
But Xavier simply smirked, enjoying the sight of her so visibly affected. For once, she wasn't fawning over Santiago. For once, her attention was entirely fixed on him, burning with frustration and confusion. That was exactly what he wanted. "Did I say something wrong?" he challenged, his tone dripping with smug satisfaction. "We're indeed a couple. If not, why would we sleep in the same bed in the same room the first day we got here? I think anyone with a brain would get the idea."
Leia was stunned into silence. Her mouth opened, then closed, words failing her completely. She knew better than to argue — anything she said would be twisted against her. People would judge her regardless. The situation was a trap with no visible escape route. She was cornered.
But just when it seemed like Xavier had won, an unexpected ally stepped forward — Santiago. Quietly sipping his wine, he raised an elegant brow and offered an observation that shifted the entire battlefield. "If being in the same room with another person means that you're dating them, then wouldn't you be dating Miss White, Mr. Stuart? See, I can't tell whether your girlfriend is Miss White or Miss Osborne based on that condition. Or... are both of them your girlfriends? Are you having two lovers at the same time?"
His words were smooth as silk yet sharp as daggers. The subtle implication hung in the air like a poisonous mist, exposing the cracks in Xavier's logic. If sharing a room equated to a romantic relationship, then Xavier had been caught in his own web.
And Leia was quick to seize the opening. "Yes, I did stay in the same room with you, but there was only one room available at that time. We were left with no options because we didn't want to sleep in the cowshed," she declared, her voice steady and fierce. "But we didn't do anything." Her eyes flashed harshly with defiance as she continued deliberately, "You and Miss White stayed with each other for so many days, and you took such great care of her. You guys look more like a couple. Don't pull me into this mess. I'm single and happy!"
The words landed like hammer blows. Xavier watched as Leia and Santiago worked together — standing side by side in their deflection of his claim — and something inside him fractured. His pride, that carefully constructed fortress he had built around his heart, began to crumble like a castle made of sand beaten by relentless waves.
He rose coldly to his feet, his face unreadable. His voice was icy as he delivered his final words: "Don't forget what happened tonight. This is your choice."
With that, he turned and walked away, leaving behind a silence thick with tension and unresolved emotions. The distance between them grew with every step he took, until it became an unbridgeable chasm.
That day, Leia and Xavier both returned to Beach City — but their journeys were as separate as two rivers that once converged, only to be forced apart by fate's cruel hand. Leia called a cab, watching the world pass by through the window with a heavy heart. Xavier drove alone, his grip on the steering wheel tight as he took Shirley home.
Their relationship had always been a bumpy ride — full of ups and downs, sharp turns and sudden drops. At last, they were separated. What had once been two intertwined souls now moved along parallel paths that never seemed to cross.
It was well past noon the following day when Leia finally arrived at Beach City. She wasted no time — her heart pounding with urgency as she rushed to the hospital where Quinton lay suspended between life and death.
When she stepped out of the elevator, the sight that greeted her stopped her in her tracks. Renee was still waiting outside the surgical room, leaning against the cold hospital wall. The exhaustion etched into her features told a story of sleepless nights and endless prayers.
Leia's heart clenched with sympathy for her dear friend. She approached quickly, her voice soft with concern. "Ren, how's everything?"
Renee turned, and upon seeing Leia, her entire face lit up with overwhelming relief. She ran to her and pulled her into a fierce embrace, clinging to her as if she were the only anchor in a storm-tossed sea. Her voice trembled with emotion as she whispered, "This is the last surgery. If it's successful, Quinton will be out of danger and he'll wake up."
During this harrowing period, Quinton had undergone three surgeries at the skilled hands of Owen. Each one had gone smoothly, like chapters of a carefully written story building toward a final culmination. Now, everything hung in the balance. It all came down to the fourth surgery — the ultimate test of fate and fortune.
"How high is the success rate?" Leia asked nervously, her own anxiety mirroring her friend's.
Renee took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "I think it should be fine. Doctor Wagner has exceptional medical skills, and I trust him." As she spoke, her gaze drifted toward the closed surgical room doors, a mixture of hope and fear reflected in her eyes. "Not just anyone can hire him," she added, her voice thoughtful. "If this surgery is successful, I have to thank that person properly."
There was a mystery there — a shadowy benefactor whose influence had brought the brilliant Doctor Wagner to their doorstep. But for now, all they could do was wait, pray, and hope that the fourth surgery would bring the miracle they so desperately needed.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Well, well, well. What a heart-wrenching and layered chapter! Watching Xavier's public declaration backfire spectacularly was both satisfying and painful at the same time. You could feel his pride crumbling as Leia and Santiago dismantled his logic with ruthless precision. Yet, there was something tragic about his parting words — "This is your choice" — as if he felt genuinely rejected rather than merely challenged. Leia's fierce independence clashes beautifully with Xavier's possessive determination to claim her, and their unresolved tension leaves readers caught between cheering for their reunion and wanting Leia to stand her ground. The chapter also shifts our attention back to Renee's desperate wait for Quinton's surgery, raising the emotional stakes even higher. And that mention of a mysterious benefactor? It adds a delicious layer of intrigue that leaves us hungry for more answers.
I'm giving this chapter a solid **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**.
## Next Chapter Prediction
With the fourth surgery hanging in the balance, I predict we'll finally see whether Quinton pulls through and awakens — a moment that could change everything for Renee. Meanwhile, the rift between Leia and Xavier is far from healed. He's wounded by her rejection, and knowing Xavier's temperament, he won't simply let things go. Expect him to take decisive and possibly drastic actions to win Leia back — or perhaps to test her feelings by making her jealous. And what about that mysterious person who hired Doctor Wagner? Something tells me their identity may be closer to home than anyone realizes, and when the truth comes out, it could send shockwaves through everyone's lives.
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