Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

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After a few moments of silence, Xavier instructed, "Send the schedule for the upcoming competition to Timothy."

Sarah was taken aback. "You..."

Xavier was set on proving to Lily that he didn't care, no matter how hard she tried to act otherwise.

"The competition is pretty complicated. How about we grab a meal, and I'll go over the details with you?" Sarah

had purposely caround mealtime.

As the elevator reached the first floor, she didn't bother asking Xavier why he was heading to the Avelon Designs

Competition site.

As they walked outside, Xavier casually slipped his hand into his pocket and asked, "Weren't you here to see Dr.

Blackwood?"

If he remembered correctly, Sarah hadn't even seen Rowan yet.

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"The doctor said he just finished surgery and needs to rest. I'll cback tomorrow." Thinking quickly, Sarah

offered a half-hearted excuse.

As dusk settled, the city lights began to glow, and the streets outside the hospital buzzed with trattic. The

vibrant lights illuminated the entire city of Jadeford.

Xavier stood at the hospital entrance, lighting a cigarette. The smoke swirled upward, momentarily obscuring the

sharp lines of his face.

He glanced at Sarah, suddenly recalling how Lily had mentioned her a few times in passing. Now, he was curious

to see who would lose their composure first. "Let's go." He turned and walked toward the parking lot.

Sarah quickly realized he had agreed to dine with her and immediately followed.

The foreign restaurant in the city center was packed with couples. This was the best foreign restaurant in

Jadeford, known for attracting only the wealthiest and most influential. Several reporters lottered outside, hoping

to catch sight of a big fish

Xavier was certainly a major figure in their eyes-so significant that even if they managed to snap a picture, they

wouldn't date pos

But just as they were lamenting their missed opportunity, they received a call from Timothy.

"Don't push it too far-just enough to create sbuzz." Timothy relayed Xavier's exact words.

it online.

The media rushed back to their offices with cameras in hand and started uploading the photos online. The

images were clear-Xavier and Sarah smiling, their eyes full of affection.

Although Xavier's intent had been simply to stir sattention, his status was far from ordinary.

As soon as the photos hit the internet, they went viral, quickly rising to the trending topics

Meanwhile, at the Bayview Gardens, the meal with Lily and the others had been uncomfortable. Hazel kept

stepping outside, malding it hard for anyone proper conversation

As the meal was winding down, Maryanne saw the news about Xavier and immediately showed it to Lily,

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"| just don't get it Why does that douche have tto go eat with Sarah?"

to have a

Lily stared at the photo, deep in thought. Xavier was still wearing the ssuit from the morning-crisp white

shirt, black trousers, sleeves rolled up, the watch on his wrist catching the light from the restaurant. His

handsome, refined features and dignified presence only made him appear more distinguished,

In fact, she had been on edge all afternoon, worried that Xavier might show up. But now, looking at the photo,

she realized how laughable her anxiety had been.

Maybe he'd just been in the mood at noon, wanting to sleep with her. After all, it wasn't like he wouldn't, right?

Given their relationship, it would be a waste if he didn't sleep with her, wouldn't it? "What's the big deal?" She

smirked, her faint dimples betraying a touch of bitterness.

If she remembered correctly, Xavier had just stopped their scandal earlier today. And this particular scandal?

Xavier had the power to stop it too, but he didn't mind letting rumors with Sarah spread far and wide, Yet, he

seemed hell-bent on keeping his relationship with her, his wife, !

hidden from the public.

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