"So that's what happened," Xavier mused. "I can't believe you spent the whole day with Ashley after what she did to Vivian. No wonder Vivian is annoyed with you. If I were Vivian, I would have given you two tight slaps and given Ashley a good beating."
Finnick threatened, "Do you want me to shut down your factory?"
"Alright, stop making false threats. I'm the one in the wrong," he begged. "Mr. President is always right. I'm not criticizing you but I'm just standing up for Vivian."
Finnick sighed and lamented, "I don't like Ashley as well. However, she saved my life and I promised her that I would repay her favor."
"Well, you are in a very tricky situation," Xavier quipped. "I think you should have a nice talk with Vivian to prevent any further misunderstanding. Women can be easily coaxed. That's my solution."
"How do you coax women?" he queried.
This is probably the first time Finnick had to coax a women. He had never done so before.
"How to coax a woman?" Xavier chuckled. "You have to be romantic. Every woman loves that. They are very emotional. You should prepare a bouquet of flowers, perfume or jewelry... I'm sure she would love that. Do I still need to teach you all of this?"
"But Vivian doesn't like any of those," Finnick muttered.
Finnick is right. Vivian was different from the type of women Xavier dated. Such cliche items will not move her.
"Then think about it yourself," Xavier replied and let out a loud yawn. "Anyway, no woman can resist romantic gestures. It's just that Vivian likes a different type of romantic things. I've never met someone like her, so I can't help you. Maybe you can try searching it up on the Internet?"
Finnick was irritated and the veins in his forehead were bulging.
Xavier felt Finnick's annoyance and immediately continued, "Well... I'm very busy right now. Just try searching it up on the Internet. I have to go!"
With that, Xavier's phone line went dead.
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