Chapter 68

Xavier's gaze lingered on Lily, who walked into the complex without looking back. His lips curled into a cold smirk. Turning to Terence, he sized him up. "A few days ago," Terence replied. He was oblivious to the scrutiny. "You're here to see Lily?" Xavier and Terence had known each other since childhood, and their relationship was neither close nor distant. Two years ago, Terence suddenly left for abroad and cut all contact. Now, their reunion was tinged with an odd tension. It was strangely familiar. Yet that familiarity was tied to Lily. An unexpected sense of unease stirred in Xavier. "Yes. She's been acting out lately. Women just need a bit of coaxing." Terence didn't address the fact that they were practically at the point of divorce. Xavier took his hands from his pockets and adjusted his cuffs. "So, what brings you around here?" "Just passing by," Terence replied smoothly. However, Xavier didn't buy it. Both the Devereux Group and the Devereux residence were far from