Chapter 4

Xavier wore a crisp, sharp black tailored suit. He had short hair and refined features.

His sleeves were rolled up. It was just enough to reveal the Celestix watch on his wrist.

Every gesture of his exuded the air of a successful man.

Beside him sat Sarah in a white suit. Her long hair was styled in loose waves cascading behind her shoulders.

She carried an air of confidence that softened with a hint of femininity beside Xavier.

A foreign man who looked to be in his 40s or 50s sat across from them.

This wasn't a romantic date for the two but a business meeting with the client.

Yet, Lily's heart somehow trembled at the sight of the scene.

They turned their attention toward her too as she observed them.

Xavier's eyes immediately narrowed slightly.

Lily was dressed in a casual burgundy gown. Her long wavy hair draped over her shoulders.

Her face held a pure innocence and a touch of allure. The two contrasting qualities blended seamlessly with her.

He knew she was beautiful, but he hadn't expected this level of beauty.

He had never brought her to any formal event in the two years of their marriage. The most he had seen her in was her loungewear at home.

A flash of awe flickered in his eyes at the sight of her tonight.

She must have learned of his whereabouts from Timothy to stage this coincidental encounter.

A faint trace of mockery curled at the corners of his lips. He had seen right through her little schemes.

"Mr. Fulton, did you know her?" the foreign man asked when he noticed Xavier's gaze linger on Lily.

Xavier averted his gaze. His tone was indifferent. "No, I don't know her."

Did she expect him to make it easy for her just because she came to him? Impossible.

He exuded an air of indifference that struck Lily square in the face.

words shattered her heart into

bit her lip slightly and forced herself to stay composed. She couldn't leave now,

at this restaurant were either influential or wealthy. It would damage the restaurant's reputation if she

she clenched her gown, but she took a deep breath

her to play the

represented a man's admiration and love for

stared at the sheet music for a long time before

sure who had

teased Xavier. "Mr. Fulton, having such a remarkable

smile curled at the corners of

certainly wasn't who I am today when I started my job.

notes of the intro played softly, yet the pleasant

piece by heart, so she

gaze subconsciously drifted to the three

hand resting on the back of

occasionally conversed with the foreign man and discussed their collaborations in a fluent foreign

the language that they were speaking but unfamiliar with

in sync. Sometimes, all they needed

handled the foreign man with effortless

like an eternity for

echoes of the music

match!" The foreign man hadn't gained any advantages in their negotiations, yet he was more than willing to

frowned at

was unfamiliar with their local language. He didn't realize that this phrase wasn't quite fitting

Xavier felt that there was no need

smiled brightly. "You flatter us,

of Lily's lips as she averted

looked her way again after

even a moment of attention would reveal her identity as his wife

pianists to touch it, they were merely inferior and meant to serve their

should leave now. Yet, she stared dazedly at Xavier as he exhaled a cloud of smoke. She just sat there somehow

her a stack of money. It

well. Here's a tip from me and my boyfriend," Sarah said in a

Boyfriend. A tip.

sharp pain filled Lily's heart

seemingly

have been behind

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