Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 99

Chapter 99

One phone call shattered Lily's hopes. Her hand froze in midair, her face calm and unreadable as she watched him.

"Eat by yourself. I have some work to finish."

Xavier sensed something was off, but he assumed it was just her worries over Hayden's situation. Pocketing his phone, he glanced at her one more time before turning to leave. The door closed as he rushed out. He climbed into his car, anxious to be with Sarah, who needed him.

In the kitchen, the pot was still boiling, the pasta turning to mush as the water bubbled. Lily turned off the stove without taking a single bite and headed upstairs. Her lips twisted into a self- mocking smile.

How could she have thought Xavier might actually be a caring husband-someone she could confide in about her worries and fears? Just one bowl of pasta, and she'd already allowed herself to fall for it.

The situation was tense at Nova Group. The shareholders were divided, with only half remaining loyal to Xavier.

point of contention. Now, the dissenting shareholders were banding together, demanding

scandal was big enough that a crowd of

underground garage, where

Xavier asked as he entered the

treat her job so lightly. They're pushing to

"They've crossed the line."

more, aware of Xavier's growing temper, especially in light of his recent issues at home.

in a light beige business suit, maintaining a calm front despite being cornered. The moment

that suggested he intended to challenge Xavier directly. "The majority have voted for Ms. Lynde's dismissal, so-" "Your shares entitle

in ways that had left some shareholders dissatisfied. But his strong returns had made it hard for them to openly

that he wasn't like Shane. He was more ruthless

his ultimatum. No one, whether they held a few million or a few billion in

else have something to say?" Xavier's icy gaze swept across

someone stammered, breaking the