Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 199

Chapter 199

The requirements for the second round of the competition are much stricter than for the first. Your design is fine overall, but it's quite conventional There's some risk involved, and I suggest you keep this as a backup while you look for more inspiration." Terence was meticulous about his work and even more demanding of Lily. He knew she could be much better but hadn't been in touch with the industry for a while and was out of practice.

This essentially meant he had completely dismissed her design.

Her heart sank. Swasn't confident in herself.

"There are still ten days before the second round. Give it another try." He encouraged her. "Clear your mind, focus, and don't forget you were once Jadeford University's pride. You'll definitely be a future star in the design world. Believe in yoursell - you can do it." Right now, Lily was at a low point in her life. She was managing everything alone in work, love, and even daily life. So, the sudden words of encouragement stirred a warmth in her heart.

Her sharp eyes fixed on him. He was wearing a crisp white shirt, and his figure was slender and well-defined.

The warm lighting around him made him appear even gentler and more elegant.

such a considerate brother, no wonder Maryanne is so carefree

Hayden was also considerate, but he was younger, still playful, and

few years, he

smiled, his lips slightly twitching. "She's been spoiled by

a brother." Lily had

She had expected him to say just that, given

want, even if I'm not your biological brother,

words carried a

the tension thick enough to hear a pin drop. She met his gaze, her expression stiffening

knocked on the window. She turned her head to see Hazel's

said, opening the door and stepping out, but Hazel grabbed her and pulled her away before she

Terence inside the car. "Terence, thank you for

seat and politely bowed "Mrs. Joyner, you're

busy with work, yet you took the time to bring her home. I