Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Manka's reaction was understandable to Lily. After all, Terence was at a

tan age where marriage and family were expected. Any false rumors could affect his prospects.

However, his expression darkened, his demeanor turning cold and serious.

"Get lost!" Maryanne didn't bother wasting more words on Bruce, gesturing for him to leave

Bruce quickly realized that Maryanne deeply cared about Lily. After apologizing again, be nummed and fled

"Mom, what kind of tone was that? You embarrassed Lily!" Maryanne turned around and immediately criticized Marika

Realizing that her tone earlier might have been a bit harsh, Marika looked a little embarrassed

"It's fine. This concerns Terence's reputation, so Mrs. Dever Senior has every reason to take it seriously Lily smiled lightly, showing no hint of being offended. She honestly didn't mind.

Maryanne walked over, hooking her arm around Lily's "Lackily, Lily has a good temper, or you'd have lost half a daughter today!"

Marka chuckled, feeling both affection and guilt toward Lily. "Alright I treat Lily to lunch as an apology. We can also discuss Terence's marital home."

After learning why didn't attend the blind date, Marika felt guilty toward Lily

In addition, after hearing from Maryanne that Lily had not signed the contract for the marital home, she hurried over to Maryanne, determined to finalize it as compensation But since the marital home technically belonged to Terence, she had also sought his opinion. He had no objections and had some free time, so he accompanied them.

*Mrs. Devereux Senior, there's really no need to go out of your way. You introduced me to Mr. Watson out of goodwill, but I want to focus on my career and earn money right now. "As for the contract to design Terence's house, I really can't accept it" Lily immediately understood that Marika felt indebted because of Jim and was eager to offer the contract as compensation.

It was clearly a gesture of goodwill, but precisely because of that, she felt even more unable to accept it.

Maryanne pouted. "Mom, I already told you she's shabbom, but you won't listen."

Marika didn't know how else to make it up to Lily

"We'll discuss it over lunch whether she signs or not. Terence glanced at Lily's reddened wrist before continuing, "Mom, Maryanne, the table's already reserved upstairs. "You two go ahead first r'accompany her to the shop to pick something up and let the staff know to look after her more in the future."

"Alright" Marika agreed readily, pulling Maryanne along as they left

Lily turned and followed Terence toward the shop. When Terence entered, London hurried out of his office.

"Mr. Devereux, why didn't you tell us you were coming? It's almost lunchtime. How about I treat you and Lily to a meal?"noveldrama

He still couldn't quite figure out the relationship between them.

"There's no need for that, Terence replied, signaling Lily to retrieve her belongings before turning to Landon. "An Incident like what happened today, and you still have the mood to think about lunch?"

Landon's heart sank, and he quickly dropped the pretense. "Mr. Devereas, I'm just a small manager. How could I dare offend Mr. Watson? I was worried it would bring trouble to the store!"

Terence's gaze turned sharp. "Are you implying I can't handle Bruce?"

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"Err..." Landon hesitated for a mommt before speaking more directly. "Since you have said so, I promise I'll stand up for Lily-no, for all our employees from now on!"

Without clear instructions from higher-ups, how could he dare act alone? Acting rashly without approval would rarely lead to good outcomes.

Lily emerged shortly after, carrying only her coat and phone. I return to work in the afternoon."

Landon quickly responded, "There's no need to nesh. You've been through a lot today. Take a couple of days off to rest"

She understood that Terence's presence had made a difference. Still, she didn't take her bag. Walking alongside him, she left the store to rejoin Marika and Maryanne On the way, she kept her head down and remained silent