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.

shattered her heart

and forced herself to stay composed. She couldn't leave

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

she clenched her gown, but she took

her to play

man's admiration and love for

stared at the sheet music for a long

sure who

remarkable woman like

indeed remarkable." A smile curled at the corners of Xavier's

gracefully, "I certainly wasn't who I am today when I started my job. It's all thanks to Xavier's

intro played softly, yet the pleasant

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

to the three at

toward Sarah with his hand resting

a fluent foreign language. She would occasionally turn to murmur

familiar with the language that they were speaking but unfamiliar with the jargon

sync. Sometimes, all they needed was a glance to understand

handled the foreign man with

an eternity for her in those short

of the music faded as their conversation at the table grew clearer

The foreign man hadn't gained any advantages in their negotiations,

frowned at

language. He didn't realize that

Xavier felt that there was no need to

smiled brightly. "You flatter us, Mr.

of Lily's

embarrassment. He hadn't looked her way

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

to touch it, they were merely inferior and meant to serve their amusement in the eyes of these wealthy

she stared dazedly at Xavier as he exhaled a cloud of smoke. She just sat there somehow until Sarah got up and approached her

stack of money. It was likely over

tip from me and my boyfriend,"

Boyfriend. A tip.

pain filled Lily's heart

seemingly calm yet

even have been behind the anonymous message

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