Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

"Last time, Mrs. Fulton went hiking with Ms. Devereux and Mr. Devereux," Timothy reported honestly, hesitating about whether to add more.

"Look into what Terence has been up to since he came back," Xavier instructed, feeling strangely uneasy at the memory of seeing Lily and Terence together.

The friendly expression she'd shown Terence was one Xavier hadn't seen from her in a long time. Seeing how she could be warmer to other men than her own husband, he thought perhaps he'd been too lenient with her.

"Mr. Devereux is managing both Devereux Group and Lupier," Timothy continued.

He'd already investigated Terence when he'd learned that Lily had joined Lupier. Terence had co-founded Lupier long ago, and his role there had nothing to do with Lily, so Timothy hadn't thought there was much to worry about. But seeing Terence here earlier had left him less certain.

"Interior design?" Xavier's instincts kicked in. He recalled Lily's professional attire when he'd seen her last night, and his gaze darkened. "Is Lily working now?"

the information earlier but threw it

last night, Lily hadn't come to seduce him on purpose. She'd rushed over

been so tearful and reluctant. Did she actually hate being with him?

jaw clenched as lights from outside cast a harsh glow over

she'd ended up there anyway-who else could have been behind that but Terence? Without him realising, the memory of Terence saving Lily flashed through Xavier's mind. "Keep an eye on them," he ordered, clenching

defenses and show her he could easily crush her.

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through hell and make

He wasn't about to let himself be humiliated. Any man would feel the

be low maintenance, and now she was becoming a nuisance. "Head to the office.

turned the car around on the empty

by a woman. Work was the only