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.

Before she could even sit down, she 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

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

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

happy, and give her her living expenses. She 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,

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

family didn't want to make enemies. They were trying to test the waters with the Fultons before deciding on whether

at Xavier. After all, he was in charge of Nova

attention fell upon Xavier. Lily couldn't help but look at him too. She was only

and said, "Marriage before career. Mr. Devereux, don't

fingers gripped onto a chess piece, but his gaze

someone

the back of the chair behind Lily.