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.

phone and saw that the news had 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 call.

and Sarah's delighted voice

news about the company-why hasn't it been handled yet? His tone was icy

issue. After all, hadn't Lily promised to

that Lily must have seen the news and caused a scene with Xavier.

"But Lawrence is intentionally manipulating the media, making the situation difficult. I'll

was clearly dissatisfied with her response. "You have ten more minutes. It

she heard was the disconnected call's

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

surged within her, and she threw the glass of water that she was

Crash!

coffee splattered across the

had become

no longer feel obligated to take special care

Taking a few deep breaths, she slowly regained her

in this house, she would remain a thorn in Lily's side. Divorce? Sarah didn't believe Lily could calmly go through

news was just the beginning - a subtle move to sow discord between Lily and

that Lily had

Most of the dishes