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.

word he spoke was his way of offering her a way out, yet she was unappreciative of his kind

out my patience. Don't push your luck!" His tone now

consumed by a surge of negative emotions after seeing the

throat tightened, and she couldn't utter a word while a layer of mist

circled Lily. She spoke with a frightened expression and made sure Xavier could hear her. "Why didn't you run from the rat? Aren't you afraid it'll bite you?" Maryanne was spoiled from a young

powerful as the Fulton family, they had

Devereux

acted fearlessly based on

had never shown him

Xavier. Her lips moved, but she didn't utter a word. However, her expression made it clear that she

had gotten into the car, but Maryanne still

hound! Lily will be a great designer one day!

frantically leaned over to close the

car pulled away from

words echoed in Xavier's ears as the vibrant lights of the bustling

long while, he took out his phone and called

seconds of

Make sure she doesn't get

problem with

was wealthy and powerful enough to support Lily

he saw no reason to go easy on

He was helping her to get back on track before it

...

of?" Maryanne was driving

his wife! He and his mistress shouldn't have the upper hand over

was beginning to feel like a joke. "It wasn't wise to offend Xavier, whether it was for the sake of myself

much more complicated if a

just be between the two of them at

Maryanne stopped the car at the traffic light and

shook her head.

heavily on the Fultons. Her father would be the first to disapprove if he knew

was compliant. She would echo her father's wishes and constantly remind her to be the

Xavier liked her and

mother's constant remarks had led her to endure his indifference

she had been foolish

so she had to settle the divorce before they

now. We'll get 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

turmoil now, so she didn't