Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband-Chapter 1000: Justin Xavier Displays the Authority of the Legitimate Spouse

Chapter 1000: Chapter 1000: Justin Xavier Displays the Authority of the Legitimate Spouse

Justin Xavier’s large hands at his sides quickly clenched into fists, and only after a long while did they slowly relax. He reached out and carried Leah Thorne in his arms, placing her gently onto the soft, large bed.

...

Leah had been confined to the villa, disappearing from the public eye for an entire week. Justin had tightly suppressed any external gossip and media attention, keeping things quiet.

At the Xavier Corp headquarters, in the CEO’s office, Justin Xavier sat in his chair reviewing documents when his phone rang. It was a call from Laura Xavier.

The phone rang over and over again, but Justin showed no intention of picking it up.

His private secretary stood to the side, not daring to make a sound. These days, their CEO seemed clouded with gloom, and even the air felt oppressive.

Every day, there would be calls from Mrs. Xavier, but the CEO never answered them.

Even Carol had been dealt with, leaving Mrs. Xavier’s dreams of having grandchildren thoroughly shattered. The more Justin refused to pick up the phone, the more the main house was like ants on a hot pan. It seemed as if Justin had done nothing, yet his actions were as piercing as a dagger to the heart.

"CEO, Mrs. Xavier is calling again. Perhaps... you should take it. Our people should have already arrived..." The private secretary suggested tentatively.

Justin paused with the pen in his hand, then set it down and picked up the phone, pressing a button to connect the call.

Laura’s agitated voice immediately came through, "Hello, Justin, what on earth do you mean by this? What are these people you’ve sent here for? They say they’re following your orders to send your grandfather and me overseas, never to return!"

Justin’s face showed no emotion. His cold, dark eyes resembled two small, dangerous abysses. "Since you’ve already heard my intentions clearly, why bother asking?"

"You!" Laura was shocked. She never expected the day when her son would speak to her in such a cold and distant manner. "Justin, your dad is now in custody and will soon be sentenced. You’ve ignored him, and now you want to send your grandfather and me abroad too. Are you trying to drive away all your relatives and become an orphan yourself? You are so rebellious, you’re downright unfilial!"

Laura was trembling with anger.

Justin’s gaze fell on the documents, his voice indifferent and chillingly detached, "Sometimes... I really wish I weren’t a member of the Xavier family. If only I were an orphan... that would be great."

The private secretary was shocked, quickly glancing up at their CEO.

Losing one’s roots is part of everyone’s destiny. The secretary didn’t know what had caused their CEO to harbor such... frightening thoughts.

Over the line, Laura gasped, so angry that she directly fell off her wheelchair.

"Madam! Madam, are you alright!" Panic ensued at the Xavier home.

"I’m fine!" Laura snapped angrily with a breath of air, "Justin, how could you... say such things? Ever since Leah came into your life, you’ve changed. What kind of spell has she cast on you to mesmerize you so? Is it wrong that I want grandchildren? You dealt with Carol, and I didn’t even say a word. And now you want to send us away, even claiming you don’t want to be a Xavier!"

"I understand now, I understand. You don’t want me as your mother anymore, so I’ll just go die now!"

Laura began yet another melodramatic episode.

"Madam, don’t do anything foolish!" The maids on the other end were pulling her back.

Justin remained expressionless, his voice flat and unyielding, "If you want to die, there’s no need to inform me. If you’re dead, what can I do about it?"

"..."

The Xavier home suddenly fell into an eerie, oppressive silence.

"If you don’t succeed in dying, then go abroad. I’ve arranged everything there. If you do die, I’ll come back to arrange a grand funeral for you." With that, Justin directly hung up the call.

The private secretary looked at their CEO with trepidation, only to see the CEO coldly set down the phone and continue reviewing the documents in his hand.

Laura’s calls ceased.

"Ceo... CEO, I’ll be going out now." the private secretary said.

Justin replied with a faint hum, "Go on."

As the private secretary headed out, there was a commotion outside, "Sir, you don’t have an appointment and can’t meet with our CEO. Please leave immediately, or we’ll call security!"

"Where’s Justin Xavier? I must see Justin Xavier today, and no one can stop me!"

The next second, the office door was flung open with a bang, and someone barged in.

Justin lightly lifted his eyes, and at the door stood Simon Ford.

It was Simon Ford who had burst in.

"CEO, this..."

Justin’s eyebrows twitched slightly, "It’s fine, all of you can leave."

"Yes." The private secretary ushered everyone out and closed the office door behind them.

Simon stormed over, glaring at Justin in anger, "Justin Xavier, where’s Leah? I haven’t been able to contact her for days now. Besides you, I can’t think of anyone else who would hide her away."

Justin set down his pen, lazily leaning his broad back against the chair. He casually curved his thin lips, "Young Master Ford, I really don’t know why I have any obligation to answer your question. Moreover, I’d like to ask why you’re looking for my... Mrs. Xavier?"

Mrs. Xavier...

These words exploded in Simon’s ears swiftly because the news of Justin and Leah’s marriage hadn’t been made public, so Simon was unaware.

Now, with this abrupt revelation, Simon was left stupefied.

"Justin Xavier, you... you’re talking nonsense! When did Leah become your Mrs. Xavier?" Simon shook his head in disbelief.

The gloom that had been settled in Justin’s brows for these past few days dissipated at that moment. He genuinely smiled, showing a rare, joyful grin. He admitted that the advantage of being married was that when these... man interference came knocking, he could calmly wield his legal standing to defeat them utterly.

"Young Master Ford, Leah and I have our marriage certificate. She’s my lawful wife, so I sincerely advise you to stay away from my Mrs. Xavier in the future. Anyone thinking of decking me with a green hat, I’ll return the favor to their entire family!"

"..." Simon was too furious, immediately clenching his fists, "Justin Xavier, Leah surely didn’t willingly marry you. You must have used some despicable means to force her. Where is Leah? Hand her over!"

Simon stepped forward, hurling a solid punch onto Justin’s handsome face.

Justin felt he had been too complacent and hadn’t avoided it in time, taking the punch head-on.