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?

mind, they chatted a little more

Working on the same design without any inspiration drained her creativity. After

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

thrilled about her bringing work home, he

he was studying. It wasn't until late that he returned to their room. She shut off her computer and

bed. A flicker of discomfort passed through

you have a problem

reaction, Lily regretted asking. What was the point of asking? Could she get him to take back the control he

lips, turned away, and turned off the light on her side

there, her back to him, her body curled up in the thin blanket. A wave of irritation stirred inside him-she had

he turned off the light and climbed into bed, also

fell asleep without a word. But beneath the calm exterior, Lily's

didn't trust Sarah. She wanted to talk to Xavier about the Avelon Designs Competition, ask him to keep Sarah out of it, and give

it all over to her, indifferent to how Lily felt about it. It wasn't as if a conversation

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