# Chapter 603: A Fiery Barbecue and a Shameless Scheme
Hello, dear readers, it's me again! How are you all doing tonight? I hope you're ready for another dive into the passionate, tricky, and endlessly entertaining world of *The Untouchable Ex Wife*. Because in this chapter, sparks don't just fly from the grill—they fly between our favorite bickering pair, Leia and Xavier, in the cheekiest way yet. So grab a snack, settle in, and let's see what chaos unfolds!
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The seaside air was warm and salty, carrying the scent of the ocean and the promise of an evening cookout. The palm trees swayed lazily as the production crew, the other guests, and everyone's favorite complicated couple—Leia and Xavier—gathered for what was supposed to be another ordinary filming segment.
Leia felt a flicker of dread the moment the words left Xavier's mouth.
"You know how to cook a seafood barbecue?" Leia burst out with laughter when she heard that, her eyes narrowing into crescents of pure amusement. She planted her hands on her hips, tilting her head as she looked up at him. "Are you sure you won't burn down your cottage?"
Her tone was teasing, but her memory was sharp. She hadn't forgotten the very first time Xavier had tried to cook for her—how the kitchen had nearly exploded in a mess of smoke, flying pans, and his own spectacularly stunned expression. That had been one of the most ridiculous, endearing scenes she'd ever witnessed.
But while Leia was busy reliving the chaos, Xavier remained unbothered and entirely dignified. Instead of looking flustered, a sly smile curled at the corners of his mouth. He sauntered toward her, closing the distance between them with deliberate ease, and leaned down only slightly so his low, honeyed voice landed directly in her ear.
"If I don't burn my cottage down," he murmured, "how else am I supposed to get to stay with you?"
Leia's face flushed a warm pink, but she recovered almost instantly. With a scoff that was nowhere near as fierce as she intended, she shoved against his firm chest, pushing him back a step. "Dream on! Your shamelessness is just getting worse by the minute! You can't stay at my house, so get out—out of my personal space and out of this conversation!"
She kept up her guard because she knew exactly how reckless and impulsive Xavier could be. If he leaned in and kissed her again—if she let her heart get swept up in another of his bold little games—she wouldn't be able to handle the storm of feelings that would follow. No. She was not going to let him win that easily. Not tonight.
Xavier only grinned, undeterred. In fact, he seemed even more alive when she fought back. He took a step back, crossing his arms in a casual stance that made his perfectly tailored shirt pull just slightly. "Remember what you said, okay?" he called out, loud enough for all to hear. "Don't come crying and begging me later."
Before Leia could retort, the rest of the guests—who had gathered around like spectators at a tennis match—erupted into excited giggles and hoots of encouragement.
"Wow, this is totally a 'dominant president falls in love' romance in real life!" one of the female contestants cooed, clapping her hands together in delight. "Miss Osborne, stop running away and just accept him already!"
Another joined in, grinning mischievously. "I think we should rename our show to something like *'She Can't Escape'*..."
Even the usually more reserved ones laughed, making embarrassing matters worse. Xavier, meanwhile, accepted these compliments as if they were his due, nodding graciously like a king receiving tributes. He even gave a tiny, appreciative bow toward his admirers.
One of the bolder crew members stepped forward with a playful wink. "Mr. Stuart, you'd better stay here by the beach with us. After all, you and Miss Osborne are partners on this program, so it doesn't matter where you stay, right? Think of the content!"
Leia could feel a headache forming behind her temples. She let out an exaggerated sigh, rubbing her fingers in slow circles against her brow. "Stop encouraging him! This guy is a walking, talking ticking time bomb—one spark and he'll come after all of you next. Honestly, shouldn't you all be siding with me instead of this creepy, grinning wolf?"
But the girls were completely unrepentant.
"Well, it is scary out here in the wild!" said Megan, batting her eyelashes in Xavier's direction with an expression sky-high admiration. "A perfect guy like Mr. Stuart wouldn't do anything to hurt us. So really, we've all got to cozy up to him, right?"
Angel and Luna nodded vigorously, like two enthusiastic bobbleheads.
"Exactly! Mr. Stuart is our Prince Charming. It just makes perfect sense to choose him," Luna declared while staring at Xavier with the brightest stars in her eyes.
Even Angel—the typically cool, aloof beauty—softened her posture and spoke up with an almost dreamy voice. "Only a real man is brave enough to pursue his beloved openly. And I'm sure deep down he's quite a sensitive, loving person."
Leia was flabbergasted. She looked around, scanning their starry-eyed faces. Have they all gone mad? Were they wearing blinders? *Have they never seen Xavier pull off one of his outrageous, burning-kitchen, midnight-stalking stunts?*
But before she could voice all that, Xavier basked in the waves of their praise, clearly enjoying the spotlight. With a supremely smug expression, he turned to Leia and said in a tone dripping with false humility: "You see, I've tried to keep a low profile these past few days, but what can I do? It's not my fault that I'm just naturally charming."
That was the final straw.
Leia gritted her teeth so hard she was afraid they'd crack. The red of indignation bloomed on her cheeks as she scanned the area with a hand shielding her eyes against the sun, looking for anything useful.
"Does anyone have a gun?" she announced loudly, her voice carrying across the beach. "I'm going to kill him!"
A ripple of laughter rolled over the whole crew. Xavier didn't move an inch. Instead, he just stood there basking in warm rays of the setting sun, a soft, adoring look settling on his face as he watched her lose her composure—because to him, she was never more alive, never more beautiful, than when she was fighting against her own heart.
And even as she fumed and threatened, Leia couldn't ignore the small, stubborn truth hiding somewhere beneath her frustration: no matter how far she pushed, Xavier Stuart simply kept coming back. Like a wave against the shore, he was unavoidable.
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This chapter was a pure delight from start to finish! As a reader, I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear watching the fiery chemistry between Leia and Xavier. There's something utterly charming about how Leia tries to banish Xavier with all her might while everyone else on the set becomes his personal fan club. His shameless flirting is both infuriating and oddly endearing, and Leia's exasperation feels completely justified—after all, we remember the burning kitchen! The way the side characters egg him on and swoon over him makes for such lively, playful energy. It's balanced beautifully with Leia's internal wariness, showing that despite their banter, she's guarding herself from feelings that run far deeper than annoyance. The pacing is witty, the atmosphere is light, and this love-hate dynamic is absolutely addicting. I honestly can't wait to see if Leia can keep her walls up—but knowing Xavier, they might just come crumbling down very soon!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
*Next Chapter Prediction:* With the barbecue scene setting the tone for what looks like a wild filming retreat, I predict Xavier will use every opportunity during the evening to get closer to Leia—perhaps by creating a "burning cottage" situation just to crash at her place, or by pulling her into a private moment away from the cameras that forces her to finally confront their growing feelings. Of course, Leia will do her best to resist, but with everyone on Xavier's side and his charm turned up to maximum, something is bound to snap. Given how smug Xavier was acting when he told her not to "come crying later," there's also a chance a genuine emergency will occur—one that puts Leia in danger and drives Xavier into full protective mode. Whatever happens, heartfelt confession and undeniable jealousy are definitely on the horizon!
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