Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Despite Lily's pole expression, Sarah didn't look much better. How could she not know? Xavier had used the excuse of taking them out for lunch to crash this gathering. Xyla, however, seemed oblivious, standing quietly behind Sarals.

This was Lily's first time seeing Xyla-her tend tace was slighthe chubby, and her pale complexion game her a delicate, innocent charm.

Maryanne muttered, "What's Xavier the Hound doing, bringing Sarah and Xyla here? What's his game?

Lily was at a loss for words Out of nowhere, she recalled Bruce's comments. Her gaze briefly licked toward Sarah,

h, who was staring intently at Xavier, her expression unreadable. Xavier was at least polity" Since Mark hadn't consented, he stood there quietly, waiting for her to speak. Marika looked uneasy. "Xavier, you've brought friends, and we don't even know each other...

"Unfortunately, we arrived late, and no seats were left. Mrs. Devereux Senior, please do me the fear of letting us join you," he said with determination

Standing at the door, Timothy was dumbfounded. He thought, "What? I went to the trouble of resending a table, and there's an empty one right next door!"

However, he didn't dare contradict Xavier. He simply pretended not to hear, standing there quietly, his eyes cast down.

Seeing that Kader had come prepared, Marika hesitated. On one hand, she telt sorry for Lily, on the other, she didn't want to offend the Fulton family. Before she could decide, he had already pulled out a chair and sat beside Lily.

Upon seeing this, Maryanne immediately bristled "Who permitted you to sir? My mom hasn't even agreed yet!"

"It's just a casual meal, not something formal. If she can sit, why can't I? Xaver shot back, clearly directing his words at Lily,

His presence loomed over Lily, his scent invading her senses, filling her lungs instantly.

What could she say? This was a gathering Marika organized, Walking out would disrespect the Devereux family, so she could only stay

"Kerrier, we were just discussing something with Lily-Terence began, attempting to explain.

However, Xavier interruptedcoldly, "I don't care what you're discussing Carry on I won'interrupt."

Maryanne muttered irritably, "If this isn't an interruption, what is? Are you here to put on a show and entertain us while we eat?

*avier, Sarah sized the opportunity to speak. "I don't really know Mr. Deverno well, so staying feels a bit inappropriate. Maybe we should leave."

Zaver raised his hand and called Timothy over. Take Ms. Sarah and Ms. Xyla to find another place to eat"

As expected, Sarah had merely been a stepping stone. Her face turned red will embarrassment in an instant.

Lily couldn't figure out what Xavier was trying to achieve. Why did he humillate Sarah like this? Didn't be care about her feelings?

He couldn't stand seeing Lily grow close to the Devereux family. It hurt his pride, so he didn't even bother sparing Sarah's dignity:

At that moment, she realized that perhaps he didn't love Sarah as much as she had thought

Timothy led Sarah and Xyla our of the private room. Outside, Timothy asked quietly, "Ms. Sarah, Ms Xyla, would you prefer the room next door or another restaurant?- Sarah's hands clenched tightly at her sides, her knuckles turning white Xyla answered cheerfully, "Next door is fine. This restaurant looks pretty good, and the food should be tasty."

As she spoke, she gently bumped Sarah's shoulder. "Sarah, what do you think?"noveldrama

"Anything's fine" Saral snapped out of her daze, forced down the sting in her heart, and managed a faint smile before following Xyla into the private room next door,