# Chapter 421: The Golden Velvet Cake War
Hello, everyone! It’s me again—how are you all doing today? Welcome back to our journey through *The Untouchable Ex Wife*. Today’s chapter is a delicious mix of tender emotions, stubborn pride, and a golden velvet cake that ends up being more dangerous than a battlefield. So grab a snack—because trust me, this story is going to make you crave something sweet and maybe a little dramatic.
Xavier stood just outside the hospital ward, his hand hovering over the door handle, when the soft murmurs of conversation drifted out to him. He didn’t mean to eavesdrop. But the moment he heard Leia’s voice, laced with hesitation, and Santiago’s calm, authoritative tone, he paused. And honestly? He couldn’t help rolling his eyes.
Of course Santiago was there, trying to be the responsible one. Of course.
So when Xavier finally pushed open the door, he walked in with an air of pure confidence, holding a beautifully boxed golden velvet cake like it was a trophy. He came to a stop between Santiago and Leia, a smug little smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
“What’s the good of eating apples? They’re cold and bad for your teeth…” Xavier announced grandly, placing the cake in front of Leia. “This, on the other hand, is a golden velvet cake I bought for you after much effort and lining up.”
Leia stared at him, her brows furrowed as if she wanted to scold him for being so flashy. But then her eyes landed on the cake, and her scowl nearly crumbled.
She had been craving that cake for days. It wasn’t just any golden velvet cake—it was the famous one. The chef who made it only baked three every single day, and they were reserved exclusively for those who proved they were sincere enough just to have a chance to buy one. Leia had tried waiting in line before, more than once. She had even begged the chef for almost an entire afternoon. And still, she had walked away empty-handed.
Yet somehow, Xavier got his hands on it.
That single detail told her more than any pretty words ever could. He must have put real effort into this. Maybe he stood in line for hours. Maybe he had to prove something. But the cake was here. For her.
It was hard to stay angry at someone who brought her the one thing she had been dreaming about.
“Apples are nutritious,” Santiago said, breaking the spell with his cool, measured voice. He stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Xavier as if blocking the man from Leia. His face remained calm, but his eyes were sharp. “And that cake is far too sweet. Lei is recovering right now—she can’t have too much sugar.”
He reached a hand out toward Leia. “Lei, be good and watch what you eat. If you recover fast, you can be discharged early.”
Leia’s fingers curled around the edge of the cake box, and she swallowed nervously. The craving was still there, screaming for a bite. But looking at Santiago’s stern expression, she suddenly felt like a child caught doing something naughty. She didn’t dare to eat it.
Xavier let out an incredulous laugh and crossed his arms. “It’s just a cake. The doctor didn’t say she couldn’t have it. And cakes can bring her a lot more happiness than those corny jokes of yours, so stop butting in.”
Santiago’s jaw tightened. “If you truly want what’s best for Lei, you should consider her health first. Yes, she may be happy in this moment, but what happens if this affects her recovery? Who’s going to take responsibility then?”
“Of course I’m going to take responsibility for her life,” Xavier shot back, his words sharp and unyielding. “She’s my girlfriend, and we’re going to get married in the future. We don’t need comments from a superstar like you.”
It was a bold declaration. A loud one. And it hung in the air like a challenge.
Santiago didn’t rise to the bait, but his silence was even colder.
The two men glared at each other, caught in a standoff, neither willing to give an inch. Poor Leia sat in her hospital bed, holding the cake like a shield, looking back and forth between them like she was watching a tennis match.
Just as the tension felt ready to snap, the ward door opened again, and Leia’s attending doctor walked in with a chart in hand.
Leia’s face lit up. She waved her hand excitedly at the doctor, then pointed at the cake, then pointed at her mouth, then made a pleading little gesture. It was impossible not to understand exactly what she was asking.
The doctor paused, looked at the cake, and smiled warmly. “You can eat it,” she said gently. “Your body can process a bit of sugar. Besides, eating a cake isn’t a big deal if it brings you joy. I’ll even help with your recovery.”
Xavier turned toward Santiago immediately, a victorious grin spreading across his face. “Did you hear that? Stop controlling Leia’s choices with your self-righteous opinions. What you think may not be right for her.”
To his credit, Santiago was a man who knew when he was outranked. He didn’t retaliate or argue with the medical professional. Instead, he simply nodded at Leia and said, “Go ahead and eat it since the doctor said it’s okay.”
At that, Leia’s face absolutely glowed. The eagerness returned to her eyes like a child unwrapping a birthday present. She reached for the cake, her fingers trembling with delight—
And then, she stopped.
Her smile faded. Her hand fell back to the bed.
Slowly, she picked up her phone, typed a few quick words, and turned the screen toward Xavier.
“I can’t eat it because I’m trying to slim down.”
Her expression was carefully controlled, but there was a flicker in her eyes—a quiet, complicated sadness she was trying hard to hide.
Xavier stared at the words. His face went pale, then cold. Not angry—hurt.
“Do I mean so little to you?” he asked, his voice lowered now. All the playfulness and arrogance were gone. “Are you really forcing yourself to give the cake up, even though you want it?”
The question hung in the air like a heavy cloud. Leia wanted that cake so badly—her mouth had practically been watering moments ago. But she couldn’t bring herself to eat it. Not because she didn’t want it. Not because she was really trying to slim down. She simply didn’t want to disappoint Santiago.
The cake was right there, warm with effort and affection, but her heart was tangled between two entirely different kinds of love. One was calm and careful, wrapped in discipline and concern. The other was bold and reckless, demanding to be noticed.
And in that tiny silence, all three of them felt the weight of it.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter may seem simple, but it cuts surprisingly deep. On the surface, it’s just an argument over a piece of cake—but beneath that, it’s about what we sacrifice for the people we love, and whether we’re allowed to want the things that make us happy. Xavier’s pain at the end is genuinely heartbreaking. You can feel his frustration when Leia gives up something she craves just to avoid displeasing another man. Honestly, I just want to reach into the page and tell Leia to eat the cake! That said, the emotional nuance and tension between these three characters is wonderfully written. I love how the doctor becomes the unexpected referee, and how a simple dessert can reveal so much about everyone’s heart.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I have a feeling Xavier isn’t going to let this slide so easily. After seeing Leia suppress her true feelings just to avoid hurting Santiago, Xavier might stop holding back and push Leia to confront what she actually wants. This could lead to a bigger revelation—maybe even a confession or a decision about which man truly understands her. Santiago, on the other hand, may realize that his rigid protection is slowly pushing Leia away. There’s a storm brewing, and the next chapter might just bring a full-blown emotional showdown.
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