Chapter 103

"Whatever," Xavier replied curtly before heading upstairs. In the bedroom, Lily had just finished showering and was making the bed. She bent over slightly as she smoothed the covers. Her dark hair slipped off her shoulders, and her figure was faintly visible under the soft lighting. Xavier stood at the foot of the bed, watching her lighting a candle from the bedside table, following his habit. She also placed a book he often read on the nightstand by the bed. "It's late. Get some rest. You have work tomorrow." She lifted one corner of the blanket and sat on the bed, looking at him. Xavier swallowed hard as he opened his mouth to respond, but his phone buzzed again in his pocket. It was Timothy. The two-hour-old scandal had begun affecting the company, and urgent issues required his attention. "I understand," he replied. Work took priority as always, and he headed for the study without addressing Lily's words. Lily watched his retreating figure as she loosened her clenched hand