Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter

22

Alan said, "Not only would I lose my streak, but I might also cost the Joyner family their case."

In response, Xavier just scoffed and hung up, tossing his phone onto the coffee table.

The Joyner family case had already started being processed, yet Lily had not returned home. As he pondered the possibility of her waiting for him to beg her to come back, his expression. turned grim.

In the night, he watched the cigarette in his hand flicker as the cold wind swept over him, cooling the burning desire in his body. It was the early hours of the morning when he finally went to bed, but he was sleepless; the lingering scent of Lily's scent on the sheets kept him

awake.

not because he missed her, not in a sentimental way. He

with frustration and anger. How dare she act so differently?

next day at Nova Group, Xavier arrived at the office early. Timothy came to report the day's schedule, treading carefully for

let things slide just because Timothy was afraid. While massaging his wrist, he asked, "Did she say anything before she left yesterday?" Timothy

you?" Xavier's

e influence.

due to Yet, she could not

take credit since I only arranged the lawyer through your

was unable to read Xavier's true thoughts. While on the surface, Xavier seemed so displeased with Lily, Timothy thought he

tensed. "She

meant to thank you, but you left in such a hurry!" However, his attempt at damage control came too late. All morning, Xavier was

Chany

to Maryanne's "inside sources" at the company, she soon learned of this. Though furious, she held her tongue, seeing how worried Lily was about Hayden's situation. "You haven't slept all night-you should rest," Maryanne

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