Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 102

Chapter 102

pher things. "Alright. Emma has prepared dinner. Let's head downstairs."

Lily began tidying up)

She was wearing a black nightgown. The design wasn't provocative, but the soft fabric clung to her figure, accentuating her elegant silhouette.

Xavier noticed a cold, ethereal beauty about her for the first time.

After drying his hair and changing into fresh clothes, he realized Lily had already gone downstairs.

Lily helped Emma set the table, only sitting down after Xavier joined them. Xavier didn't like talking during meals, so Lily ate quietly as usual. But for some reason, the atmosphere felt lifeless to him.

He parted his lips, about to speak when the phone on the table suddenly rang. It was Tamara calling. He set down his utensils and answered the phone.

"What's going on with the news online?"

Xavier had been occupied with work all afternoon and hadn't seen the news, but he simply guessed, "The shareholders are stirring up trouble" Tamara's voice was sharp. "I don't care about the details. Tell the Pit department to resolve it immediately!" With that, she ended the call.

already gone viral and was covered by major media outlets. It had been two hours, and the PR department still hadn't resolved the issue. His gaze darkened as he headed to the balcony to make a

was quickly answered, and

yet? His tone was icy and curting, instantly killing Sarah's

delayed addressing the issue. After all, hadn't Lily promised to get divorced but failed to follow

news and caused a scene with Xavier. Though resentment simmered inside her, Sarah kept her

"But Lawrence is intentionally manipulating the media, making the situation difficult. I'll take care of it as soon as possible." Previously,

her response. "You have

to respond, but all she heard

frustration as she turned to the painting of intertwined rings hanging in

her, and she threw the glass of

Crash!

the coffee splattered across the painting,

in check had become more challenging. Perhaps it

recovered, Xavier would no longer feel obligated to take

Taking a few deep breaths, she slowly regained

house, she would remain a thorn in Lily's side. Divorce? Sarah

beginning - a subtle move to sow discord between Lily and

he found that Lily had

the dishes on the