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.

by major media outlets. It had been two hours, and the PR department still hadn't resolved the issue. His

call was quickly answered, and

it been handled yet? His tone was icy and

addressing the issue. After all, hadn't Lily promised to get

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

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

response. "You have ten more

instinctively tried to respond, but all she heard was the

in frustration as she turned to the painting of intertwined rings

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

Crash!

shattered, and the coffee splattered across the painting,

had always been composed, but lately, keeping her temper in check had

would no longer feel

few deep breaths, she slowly regained her

as she lived in this house, she would remain a thorn in Lily's side.

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

found that Lily

eaten nach. Most of the dishes on