# Chapter 277: Two Men, One Heart
Hello, dear readers! It's me again, your trusty storyteller! How are you all doing today? I hope life is treating you wonderfully, because today we are diving into yet another fiery, emotionally charged chapter of "The Untouchable Ex Wife." And let me tell you—this one is full of jealousy, stubborn pride, and a dangerous game of love that's just getting started.
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The morning air in the café was thick with tension, crackling like static before a thunderstorm. Leia Osborne sat across from Xavier Stuart, her eyes narrowed into furious slits, while he, infuriatingly calm and smug, leaned back in his chair like a cat who had just cornered a mouse. The lazy smirk on his face was enough to make anyone want to slap it right off—especially Leia.
"What's the rush?" Xavier purred, crossing his legs and resting his chin on his hand, drinking in the sight of her like she was fine wine. "There's nothing urgent we have to do. Isn't it nice to relax, have some coffee, and get to know each other better?"
Oh, the audacity of this man. It was as if the universe had designed him specifically to be the most infuriatingly handsome thorn in her side.
Leia growled through clenched teeth, her patience snapping like a dry twig. "Don't you have anything better to do, Xavier?" She was not as shameless as the man sitting across from her, and every second of this so-called "casual chat" felt like torture. Didn't he understand she wanted nothing to do with him? They had broken up, and she had moved on. Or at least, she was trying to.
"Nope." He popped the 'p' like a child being deliberately cheeky. "The most important thing for me to do right now is to be with you."
Leia gagged dramatically. "You're crazy!" She pretended to vomit at the sheer cheesiness of his line. Honestly, did he rehearse that in the mirror this morning?
But Xavier was unshaken. He sipped his coffee, eyes twinkling with amusement, like he had all the time in the world. Then, after a quiet beat, he dropped the question that had clearly been eating at him.
"I heard you're going to join a love reality show that's scripted to have you dating Santiago."
Ah, so that was it. The real reason behind this little "friendly" coffee meeting. Leia felt a surge of triumph. She held her chin high and declared, "It's a rumor."
Xavier's joy lasted barely a heartbeat before she added, with a proud little smile, "I'm going to date Mr. Dalton. And it's not scripted at all."
The temperature in the café dropped by about ten degrees. Xavier's face hardened, his playful demeanor evaporating faster than steam off hot coffee. "Leia Osborne!" He said her full name for the first time, and the tone alone was a warning sign. Low, dangerous, and laced with a threat that made even the coffee cups tremble.
Leia, however, was overjoyed. She had finally succeeded in rattling his high-and-mighty composure, and it felt glorious. "What's the matter, Mr. Stuart?" she asked smugly, practically reveling in his irritation.
Xavier glared at her icily, his jaw tight. "Are you trying to make me mad?"
Leia shrugged with false innocence, still basking in her victory.
Xavier leaned forward, his voice dropping to a dangerous, possessive whisper. "It's normal for couples to fight, Leia. But if you insist on bringing another person into the middle of this, the damage will be irreversible."
"Couple?" Leia raised an elegant brow, laughing humorlessly. "You and I? Or do you mean Mr. Dalton and I? If you're talking about us, Xavier, then I think you'd better go see a neurosurgeon about that memory of yours. Didn't we break up?"
For a moment, Xavier's icy facade flickered, replaced by something almost resembling hurt. But quickly, the mask of overconfidence slid back into place. He leaned back, as casual as ever, and spoke words that stunned her with their sheer arrogance.
"Couples only break up when they stop loving each other. But you and I? We care about each other too much. This? This is just a small argument. We haven't broken up yet."
Leia stared at him in disbelief, her thoughts a chaotic mess of fury and disbelief. Egomaniac! How could he still think he had any claim on her heart after everything he had done? After all the pain, all the betrayal, all the times he'd run off to "his beloved Shirley"?
Furious beyond words, Leia shot to her feet. Her voice was cold steel as she delivered her final blow. "I'm not in love with you anymore. You're just a disloyal scumbag, and I have no respect for you at all." She forced herself to stop short of splashing her coffee in his face—barely. "You'd better go back to your beloved Shirley. Bye!"
With that, she turned on her heel and stormed out, leaving Xavier sitting alone with his cooling coffee and a thunderous expression that promised this was far from over.
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But deep down, Leia knew something she didn't want to admit: Xavier wasn't entirely wrong. She had, in fact, grown quite close to Santiago Dalton. Which is exactly why she found herself heading to the entertainment company to sign a contract today.
Now, Santiago wasn't the sort of man to chase the spotlight. As one of the most low-key, elite actors in the industry, he rarely accepted variety show invitations, and he certainly never did anything as shallow and public as a love reality show. Yet, he had agreed to this one without a single complaint. There was only one condition: Leia had to be his partner.
It was a detail that made Leia's heart flutter with a confusing mixture of gratitude and something warmer.
After leaving the café, Leia pulled out her phone and called him. "Hi, Mr. Dalton. Where are you? I've just left the hospital."
"Turn around, Miss Osborne," came his gentle, melodic voice from behind her.
Leia spun around, her breath hitching in her chest. There, standing beneath the lush, dappled shade of a large tree, stood Santiago Dalton. Even with a mask covering half his face, his eyes did all the talking. They were passionate, warm, and tender, focused on her like she was the only woman in the entire world.
The world seemed to slow down for a moment. Birds sang, leaves rustled, and Leia's heart beat a little too fast. A soft blush spread across her cheeks, and for a fleeting moment, all the turmoil caused by Xavier's accusations and insults dissolved under the gentle gaze of the man waiting for her.
But as Leia walked toward Santiago, a shadow of doubt whispered in her mind: was Xavier right? Was she really ready to move on? And more dangerously—would Xavier let her go without a fight?
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*Dear readers, what a tangled web of love, jealousy, and vengeance we have here!*
As a passionate follower of Leia's journey, I must say this chapter was an emotional rollercoaster. I found myself simultaneously wanting to shake Xavier for being such an arrogant, possessive peacock, while also feeling the undeniable spark of chemistry between him and Leia—that fiery dynamic where they both pretend not to care, but every word says otherwise. That said, witnessing Santiago's gentle sweetness provides a breath of fresh air. Leia deserves someone who treats her like a treasure, not another man playing games. But oh, the dramatic tension! This love triangle is heating up, and I'm living for it.
⭐️⭐⭐⭐ **Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
**Next Chapter Prediction:** Brace yourself, readers! The contract signing is bound to stir more drama. Expect Xavier to make a grand, reckless move to sabotage Leia and Santiago's budding romance—perhaps by showing up uninvited, or leaking something to the media. On top of that, Santiago may finally decide to openly pursue Leia, igniting a dangerous rivalry between the two men. One thing is certain: hearts will be broken, pride will crash, and Leia will be caught in the eye of the storm!
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