Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

As Lily exited the restroom, she saw Xavier leaning casually against the wall, clearly waiting for her. She only realized he wasn't here just to disrupt things he had something to 149 or reprimand her about She dried her hands and put on a stem expression, heading straight out. As expected, he blocked her path when she passed him, gripping her slender wrist. one was controlled but firm.

"What's the deal with having dinner with the Devereux family?" His tone

His grip wasn't forceful, but it was unwielding

She had known this interrogation was coming. As long as she so much as crossed paths with a male mosquito, he would suspect her of having something going on with it-let alone dining with the Devereux family. She didn't even know where to begin explaining herself.

should she explain how Marika introduced fum, only for Brace to step in and cause a misunderstanding? Or should she begin with how Bruce gave her a hard time, and the Devetra Smith rescued her?

After thinking over, she realized that Xander wouldn't be satisfied with her explanation no matter where she started.noveldrama

Her silence only made his eyes grow darker and colder. "What's wrong? You can't even be bothered to explain now?

"You wouldn't believe me even if 1 did, so there's nothing to explain" She pushed against his wrist. "All I'll say is, nothing is happening between me and Terence." Javier wouldn't believe her, of course. He only believed what he saw "Il believe you if you come back to me." Lay's long lashes flumered slightly. Her bright eyes widened in surprise, meeting his gaze. After a brief pause, she said softly, "You must be misunderstanding something I'm explaining so you'll let me go-not because I cate whether you believe me."

She knew he wouldn't let her leave without an explanation. But what was laughable was his audacity to say, "I believe you if you come back to me."

She let out a breathless, mcredulous laugh, her body trembling slightly with suppressed anger. "Xavier, aren't you afraid of upsetting Sarah by acting this way? She's the one you've publicly acknowledged as Mrs. Fulton

His eyes darkened her words. He had expected Lily to mention Sarah as a counter whenever Terence was mentioned.

His tongue pressed against his cheek as he replied cold, "Whether she's upset or not is none of your concern. I'll make sure she's happy."

Lily met his gaze head-on, her clear eyes reflecting his finely chiseled features.

Her bear clenched in pain as she tried to imagine what Xavier was like when he coaxed Sarah privately. It certainly wasn't the cold expression and harsh tone he showed her now.

have been soft-spoken words, a gaze full of affection, and gentle, intimate gestures.

Her brows lined tightly as she forced herself to stop thinking about it. She hadn't truly forgotten-she had only learned how to numb herself and suppress those thoughts because it still hurt her when she recalled the "Ouabead and make her happy. As I said before, I won't stoop to doing anything immoral "

Her voice carried a faint trace of sorrow, a quiet ache that made Xavier's heart sink

In his moment of distraction, Lily pushed his hand aside and hurried back toward the private ro

To Kamer, her defiance was infuriating Regardless of her reasons or circumstances, the fact that she had agreed to go on a blind date was already something he found intolerable. When Lily returned to the room, Maryanne immediately rushed over, her eyes filled with concern. "Did Xavier the Hound bite you? "Maryatine, don't say such things!" Marika scolded, afraid that Xavier might overbear it be entered the room.

Maryanne posted and glanced toward the door. "He's not here Can I say that? He is adog! A rabid one! He's always in heat and goes wild like a stray every time he sees Lily!" Marika didn't know the whole story. She only thought was about the divorce-Lily and Xavier splitting up, followed by his swift engagement to Sarah Although, judging by the timeline, Xavier's speed in finding a new lover seemed unusually fast, it wasn't uncommon in high society there were plenty of people like him.