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

forced herself to stay composed. She couldn't

people who dined at this restaurant were either influential or wealthy. It would damage the restaurant's reputation if she caused a scene and drew unwanted

knuckles turned white as she clenched her gown, but

requested her to play the famous

a man's admiration and love for a

music for a long time before beginning

wasn't sure who

such a remarkable woman like Ms. Lynde by

corners of Xavier's lips as he praised Sarah without

today when I started my job. It's

of the intro played softly, yet the pleasant music couldn't mask their

knew the piece by heart, so she didn't need

to the three at the

toward Sarah with his hand resting on the back of her

collaborations in a fluent foreign language. She would

with the language that they were speaking but unfamiliar with

Sometimes, all they needed was a glance

the foreign man with

eternity for her in

hands came to a halt as she finished playing. The echoes of the music faded as their conversation at the table grew

foreign man hadn't gained any advantages in their negotiations, yet he was more than willing

subconsciously frowned

with their local language. He didn't realize

that there was no need

smiled brightly. "You flatter us,

corners of Lily's lips as she

an embarrassment. He hadn't looked her way again after that one glance when she entered the

was as if he was afraid that even a moment of attention would reveal her identity as his wife

rarely allowed other pianists to touch it, they were merely inferior and meant to serve their amusement in the eyes of these

of smoke.

of money. It was likely over a thousand

a tip from me and

Boyfriend. A tip.

heart

seemingly

who she was and might even have been behind the anonymous message of the video she had

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