Novel1Chapter 101 Chapter 101 How did this suddenly turn into a marriage? Did Xavier even love Lily? But starting a family has always been an inevitable step in life.
Two years ago, when Edith started pushing him to get married, he had no intention of doing so. But as the pressure mounted and the situation becunbearable, he remembered the childhood engagement arranged long ago. When he went to propose, willing to honor the marriage agreement, it wasn't the first the'd met Lily He had already done his research on her. She was obedient, always respecting her parents' wishes, even if they weren't particularly responsible. He needed a wife like that.
He didn't dislike Lily. In fact, he had even found himself somewhat attracted to her looks and figure when they first met.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter two years of manage, living together had been smooth sailing. That confirmed his initial choice hadn't been wrong As for the recent change in her behavior, where she hadn't been as obedient, that was all in the past now. They were well-suited for eachother.
Xavier suddenly found himself looking forward to returning to the way things used to be coming hafter work to find her preparing a meal, running his bath, and personally ironing his clothes.
The more he looked forward to it, the slower tseemed to move. He reviewed countless documents, checking his watch repeatedly until it was finally 6:00 pm Then, Xavier drove hand parked in front of the villa. As he walked toward the house, the lights in the living room were on.
He bent down to change his shoes just as hurried footsteps approached. Lily, as always, cover to take his cost and assist with his "You're back, Mr. Fulton?" Emma, wearing a floral apron that Lily used to wear, greeted him. She took Xavier's briefcase and asked, "Dinner's ready. Would you like to bathe first or eat?" Xavier paused briefly, then placed his watch in the jewelry box by the door. "Where's Lily?" "She's upstairs," Emma replied.
Emma was meticulous and thorough, having worked for the Fulton family for many ny years. Now, such tasks were no longer left to Lily Xavier unbuttoned his shirt as he made his way upstairs. "I'I bathe first." When he pushed open the door to the bedroom, Lily was working.
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She had set up a small table by the bay window with a laptop and various documents spread out. Upon hearing the door open, she glanced back "You're back" Her voice was neutral, neither warm nor cold. Compared to before, her smile had faded, and her enthusiasm had all but vanished.
H "Mm," Xavier responded casually before heading into the bathroom.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSoon, running water filled the space, interrupting Lily's thoughts.
She was working on the renovation designs for the Glenview Villa. Every corner and detail reminded her of how she had felt two years ago when she designed this house. The joy she had once felt had now turned into equal parts sorrow. Group's President Offends Shareholders for Her gaze shifted to the commercial news headline that popped up in the corner of her laptop screen-"Nova Gro Vice President Lynde " The news had been released two hours earlier, so she had already read it once,
The interview featured Lawrence, who sarcastically remarked that Xavier disregarded him, an elder, for Sarah's sake, even forcing him to sell his shares. Lawrence claimed that, as an elderly man, he just wanted to earn his money peacefully, but now he had to endure this silent humiliation. He further stated that he was speaking our because he feared Sarah was blinding Xavier.
According to him, Sarah had no actual abilities and had only risen to the position of vice president thanks to Xavier's support.
He worried aloud that Xavier might end up being led astray by her.
Lily remembered that Sarah was the public relations officer for Novam Group. As the news spiraled out of control, the PR department remained unusually
The footsteps echoed as Xavier stepped out of the bathroom, water still clinging to his skin his robe loosely draped over his shoulders. He walked over after seeing Lily still in thought by the bay window. "Even if it's for work, I don't want it taking up your tafter hours." Lily didn't think he was genuinely concerned for her.
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