Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 136

Chapter 136

Sarah had assumed it was someone Lily had hired, someone she had personally monitored.

Otherwise, Sarah would never have gone out of her way to inquire through Nadia. She didn't know how to thank Xavier for acting as an intermediary. Lily was lost in thought for a moment when Nadia sent another message.

"We're in the same field, but don't misunderstand. I'm just a small player trying to get to know you and discuss design issues!"

Nadia's Moments didn't list personal details. Although she was somewhat known in the design world, she preferred to keep her identity under wraps.

Lily replied, "It's an honor, but I'm not very good. I hope you'll understand"

"How could that be? If you can design something like the Glenview Villa, you're definitely talented!"

Nadia noticed that the account was new. Maybe it was someone important trying to remain anonymous?

they chatted a little more before Nadia had

afternoon was spent erasing and reworking the Glenview Villa design from scratch. Working on the same design without any inspiration drained her

her home just a street away, had dinner, and with some time still to spare, she began working on the draft for the

wasn't thrilled about her bringing work home, he had been just

their own things-she was in the bedroom, and he was studying. It wasn't until late that he returned to their room. She shut off her computer and went to bed. "Did Nova Group sponsor the Avelon Designs Competition?" Lily couldn't help but

blanket, preparing to climb into bed. A flicker of discomfort passed

have a

asking. What was the point of asking? Could she get him to take back the control

and turned

lay there, her back to him, her body curled up in the thin blanket. A wave of irritation stirred inside him-she had never turned her

he turned off the light and climbed

without a word. But beneath the

to talk to Xavier about the Avelon Designs Competition, ask him to keep Sarah out

thinking it over, she realized Xavier had set this situation up for Sarah to vent her frustrations. He'd handed it all over to her, indifferent to how Lily felt about it. It wasn't as if a conversation or begging would change his mind. At this

some details. She sent the draft to Terence, hoping he could offer some feedback. "Come to my office at noon. We can discuss this over