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.

enough that a crowd of reporters had gathered at the company's entrance, broadcasting

garage, where Timothy was already waiting by

status?" Xavier asked

and that it's irresponsible for someone in her position to treat her job so lightly. They're pushing to

"They've crossed the line."

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

out of the elevator, Xavier walked directly into the conference room. Standing to the right was Sarah, dressed in a light beige business suit, maintaining a calm front despite being cornered. The moment she saw

finished the vote," began Lawrence Timberland, the head of the dissenting group of shareholders. He spoke with an air that suggested he intended to challenge Xavier directly. "The majority have voted for Ms. Lynde's dismissal, so-" "Your shares entitle you to dividends-nothing more," Xavier cut him off coldly. "Company decisions are not yours to make.

left some shareholders dissatisfied. But his strong returns had made it hard for them to openly oppose him-until

wasn't like Shane. He was more ruthless

silent at his ultimatum. No one, whether they held a few million

to say?" Xavier's

someone stammered, breaking the