Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 5

Xavier suddenly let out a mocking smile. He pressed his tongue against his cheek in amusement. "Are you trying to play hard to get? That doesn't work for me. You'll regret it someday!" Lily turned her head away. She worried that he would notice her gradually reddening eyes.

Henry McKay walked out from behind him. "Mr. Fulton, I look forward to our collaboration."

Xavier's sarcastic expression which only appeared in front of Lily vanished as he turned to Henry with a smile. "Likewise. Feel free to stay a few extra days here, I'll let Sarah show you around." Henry laughed heartily. "Oh, I wouldn't dare take her from you. I'll leave her with you!"

Sarah drove over and stepped out of the car before she walked up the stairs and stood beside Xavier. Instead, she spoke to Henry. "Mr. McKay, let me take you to the hotel so you can rest." Henry was flattered. "It's my pleasure. Thank you, Ms. Lynde!"

Xavier leaned slightly toward Sarah and rested his hand on her waist as he said, "Drive safely."

Sarah nodded before leaving with Henry without sparing Lily a glance.

It was as if she didn't recognize her in different clothes, or maybe she was deliberately pretending not to know her.

Lily pursed her lips as she watched their retreating figures.

It was her first time meeting Sarah, and she couldn't deny that she was truly a remarkable woman.

Was this the kind of woman Xavier preferred?

The admiration in his eyes when he looked at Sarah was something Lily had never seen before.

She couldn't even fathom how he saw herself.

He made no effort to hide his special regard for Sarah in front of her. What did that leave her?

She lowered her head slightly, revealing a glimpse of her elegant neck. Her ears had turned pink from their argument earlier.

Xavier's gaze toward her burnt uncontrollably with desire.

Her appearance looked stunning tonight. It left an unforgettable impression on him.

His throat tightened before he took a few steps closer and pulled the car keys from his pocket. His attitude remained condescending. "Did you drive here?"

He purposely asked that, intending to offer her a chance to take her home.

However, Lily didn't seize the opportunity as he expected. "It has nothing to do with you whether I drove or not apart from our impending divorce."

Xavier's expression immediately hardened. He was irritated.

offering her a way out, yet

worn out my patience. Don't push your luck!" His tone now was worlds apart

by a surge of negative

and she couldn't utter a word while a layer of

run from the rat? Aren't you afraid it'll bite you?" Maryanne was spoiled from a young age by her parents and older brother. There was no one in Jadeford's business circle

family wasn't as powerful as the Fulton family, they had

Devereux family

fearlessly based on

always seize the opportunity to jab at him whenever Lily was upset because of his neglect. However, those were just minor antics. She had never shown him such blatant disrespect as this time. Lily feared she might irritate Xavier, so she pulled her and turned around to leave. "Maryanne,

utter a word. However, her expression made it clear that she was

had

"Xavier, you hound! Lily will be a great designer

frantically leaned over to close the window as she urged her

away from

ears as the vibrant lights of

a long while, he took out his phone and called Timothy. "What was

few seconds of silence

an eye on her. Make sure she doesn't get

saw no problem

Devereux family was wealthy and powerful enough to support

Lily refused to play by the rules, he saw no

helping her to get back on track

...

Maryanne was driving as she flew

his mistress shouldn't have the upper hand

being his wife was beginning to feel like a joke. "It wasn't wise to offend Xavier, whether

much more complicated if

two of them at that point.

divorce?" Maryanne stopped the car at the traffic light and turned

shook her head.

Fultons. Her father would be the first to disapprove if

She would echo her father's wishes and constantly remind her to be

believed that Xavier liked her and that he was

had led her to endure

felt she had been foolish after

her feelings, so she had to settle the

divorce done first! Have you drafted the divorce agreement?" Maryanne was still indignant. "Don't you even think about walking away with nothing! You should ask for a car, a house,

must be in turmoil now, so she didn't press