Chapter 56

Timothy took the documents and tossed them into the trash bin. Xavier stood by the window. A cigarette was wedged between his two fingers. It burned slowly, leaving behind a long column of ash. Thanks to the nicotine, his irritation began to ease. He had always been excellent at recomposing himself, but he inexplicably failed when it came to Lily. Perhaps it was because his physical needs hadn't been met, so he constantly thought of her. She had been mesmerizing him with her body for the past two years, after all. Xavier extinguished the cigarette and threw it into the trash. Why should he bear the consequences of Lily's mistakes? … At Lupier's department of design, Queenie suggested that Lily wait for Nadia to assign her tasks. Lily didn't comply, nevertheless. Although she had no prior work experience, it wasn't in her nature to back off in the face of obstacles. After setting up her workspace, she prepared herself mentally and got up to find Nadia. Donning a pair of