Chapter 158

"You've chased Emma away. Wouldn't it be disappointing to you if I went to the office?" Xavier gave Lily a teasing glance. He had a playful smile on his face, as though he could see right through her subtle act of playing hard to get. "When did I chase Emma away?" Lily frowned. Her clear, bright eyes reflected the sharp, handsome features of the man before her. Xavier chose not to call her out on her bluff when she didn't admit to it. He said instead, "I'm not going to the office tomorrow, but I have meetings online. I'll be very busy." "Understood," Lily said. Xavier never listened to explanations, and she didn't bother giving one. With the blizzard in Jadeford, Lupier announced through the company email that everyone could work from home. That night, Xavier spent the entire time at an international conference. When Lily woke up the next morning, the spot beside her was cold. Xavier was still busy with work in his study. She got up from bed, washed up, and went downstairs to