NovelEnglishChapter 240
Chapter 240
Lily fell silent. This draft had been born on a night when she'd had a little too much to drink as she reminisced
about the early days of her marriage to Xavier. The Inspiration struck her then. What was she thinking? She was
still bitter about the villa she had carefully designed but never lived in.
She still felt regrettol that the marriage she had worked so hard to nurture only lasted for two years. She was still
feeling heartbroken that Xavier didn't love her. Terence sent another message after seeing no response from her.
"This draft is excellent no matter where your inspiration cfrom. | knew you could do it." Lily simply
responded with two words.
"Thank you."
She submitted her design dratt for the second round of the competition
Hazel had prepared dinner when she got home. Hazel's attitude toward her had changed entirely lately. She
hadn't caused her any trouble other than disallowing herto work
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The results for the second round of the competition were to be announced a week after submission. All
contestants were required to gather in person for the results announcement.
Lily was extremely busy that week, so she didn't have the tto think about Xavier.
It wasn't until the day of the results that she immediately saw him being respectfully escorted out of the car by
the event organizers as she stepped out of the cab. He was dressed in a tailored black suit paired with a black
shirt. He didn't wear a tie. The top two buttons of his shirt were casually undone.
His partially revealed collarbone exuded a sensual allure. He was like a pheromone that cto life. All the
women were captivated by his presence wherever he went. Lily couldn't deny that he was still captivating and
attractive as usual.
Sarah stood by his side and was dressed in work attire. Her hair was long and wavy, and her makeup was
flawless. Every movement of her exuded an air of a confident and capable woman
Xavier's commanding presence overshadowed hers, making her appear more delicate and demure by
comparison
A small entourage surrounded them as they entered the hotel, but they didn't notice Lily.
Lily watched as they entered before taking a deep breath and starting to walkin. However, a security guard
stopped her.
""Who are you?
"I'm the contestant for the second round of the competition." Lily pulled up her pass on her phone.
The security guard pointed to a side entrance. "Contestants have to use that door!"
The event organizers had rolled out a red carpet stretching from the hotel entrance to the side of the street to
accommodate Xavier and Sarah. It was likely for other sponsors as well. It was clear that Lily and
Wy nd the other contestants weren't allowed to walk that path.
Lily followed the security guard's instructions and entered through the side entran
A massive banner that advertised the Avelon Designs Competition was hung in the hall inside the hotel. Nova
Group and Devereux Group were equally listed as the top sponsors. The banner also featured the photos of
Xavier and Terence. Xavier exuded a commanding presence. His perfectly sculpted features made him seem
unapproachable. On the other hand, Terence had a wann demeanor. His handsface and faint smile made
him appearamiable.
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Half of the contestants in the hall were women. They gathered around and chattered about the two men.
The conversation was
was filled with cunosity when it cto Terence. They wondered what land of woman would be lucky enough to
marry him.
Sarah's nentered the discussion when it cto Xavier. Apart from the online news about Xavier and
Sarah, their joint appearance at the hotel today made everyone see them as a couple.
1 Think Mr. Fulton and Ms. Lynde make a perfect match. Only a woman as capable as her deserves to stand by
his side!"
"I heard that wealthy people love secret marriages. Could they have already been married?"
"Maybe. Otherwise, they wouldn't have showed up in public together."
The chatter around timed Lily's heart into turmoil. She turned around and was about to leave before she caught
sight of Sarah standing not
nt far away.
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