Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 165

Chapter 165

Revier's voice carried a hint of teasing, and he didn't make any effort to lower his tone. Everyone in the private room could hear him, and Lily immediately felt extremely awloward.

She understood Xavier's intention of bringing her here, which was to assert his dominance over her. Xavier wanted to put on a show in front of Terence, making it appear as though he and Lily had a very loving relationship.

Lily paused and corrected herself. Xavier intended to show that she was the one who was devoted to him. But with the elders of both families in the roon, the situation was extremely embarrassing for her.

She stood frozen on the spot with her toes curled up in unease. Her expression was tense and extremely uncomfortable.

"Sut here." Xavier patted the spot beside him. The mahogany bench could fit two people, but it would be cramped. He looked at her with a smile in his eyes, as if he was an affectionate husband to her.

heard Marika say to Tamara laughingly. "They have such a great relationship. Terence, however, is making me worried. He's still not married although he's about the same age as

at these kinds of conversations. She awkwardly said, "It's completely normal for the younger ones to focus on their careers first." Marika rolled her eyes, and she took the opportunity to bring up the matter on her mind. She said, "Career can't carry on the family line, can it? Does it ever end once you get

satisfied with him. They forced him to enter the real estate industry right after

sat close to him and could feel the firm, well-built muscles of his arm. Her loose hair draped over his elbow, passing through his white shirt and resting on his skin. It was a little prickly, and Xavier raised an eyebrow, subtly observing Terence's expression Terence only took a look at Lilly and turned his attention back to the chessboard in front of him.

them sat in silence as they listened to Marika's complaints about Terence's single status. Marika then brought up work again. Tamara wasn't concerned about the business in the country. Her priorities were the ones abroad, so she didn't respond to Marika. Marika had no choice but to

enemies. They were trying to test the waters with the Fultons before deciding on whether they would enter

took a sip of tea and looked at Xavier.

look at him too. She was only curious as

"Marriage before career. Mr. Devereux, don't you have any plans

His fingers gripped onto a chess piece, but

someone you

a hand on the back of the chair behind Lily. It was