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 was quickly answered, and

yet? His tone was icy and curting, instantly

all, hadn't Lily promised to get

news and caused a scene

difficult. I'll take care of it as soon as possible."

"You

she heard was

as she turned to the painting

the glass of water that

Crash!

glass shattered, and the coffee splattered across the painting, staining

temper in check had become more challenging. Perhaps it

Xavier would no longer feel obligated to

her restless. Taking a few deep breaths, she slowly

long as she lived in this house, she would remain a thorn in Lily's side. Divorce? Sarah didn't believe Lily

the beginning - a subtle move to sow

returned after finishing his call, he found that Lily had already finished her meal and gone

nach. Most of the