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.

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

and Sarah's delighted voice came through.

been handled yet? His tone was icy and curting, instantly killing

all, hadn't Lily promised to get divorced but

scene with

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

response. "You have ten more minutes. It must be

instinctively tried to respond, but all she heard was the disconnected call's cold, mechanical

as she turned to the painting of

threw the glass

Crash!

glass shattered, and the coffee splattered across

had always been composed, but lately, keeping her temper in check had become more challenging. Perhaps

no longer feel obligated to take special care

made her restless. Taking a few deep

a thorn in Lily's

beginning - a subtle move to sow

after finishing his call, he found that

of the dishes on the table