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.

a considerate brother, no wonder Maryanne is so carefree and straightforward.

still playful, and sometimes couldn't detect her small emotional

couldn't deny that, in a few years, he might become

lips slightly twitching. "She's been

you'd say, "You can treat me like as a brother." Lily

was slightly surprised. She had expected him to say just that, given his

I'm not your biological

words carried

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

turned her head to see Hazel's

opening the door and stepping out, but Hazel

inside the car. "Terence, thank you

toward the front passenger seat and politely bowed "Mrs. Joyner,

work, yet you took the time to bring her home. I really appreciate it,