Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier) novel Chapter 239

Chapter 239 

Killian and Landon greeted Terence 

Lincrasingly respectful tane id‘ widening smiles. 

Terence glanced at them and gestured for them to quiet down. “I’d like to have a word with tily. You two man carry on with your work” Landon and Killian immediately glanced over at Lily Landon’s expression was especially vivid. It was a mix of shock, worry, and unease. “Mr. Devereux” Lily stepped forward from between them and approached Terence 

Terence nodded politely at the two “Please carry on with that, he turned around and led Lily away 

Lupier’s flagship 

store 

cupied the prime spot on the eighth floor. It could be noticed as soon as the people exited the elevator. They had taken a detour to reach the far end of the corridor by the window 

Terence stopped in his tracks. His figure was bathed in the slanted rays of the sun. “The HR department transiented you to this store. The store manager here has a bad reputation. I don’t trust him, so I came to check on you.” 

Landon’s true character had been laid bare in just hair an hour. She thought about his threats earlier and couldn’t help but imagine that those he bullied must have something he was holding over them. 

Therefore, his misconduct had only remained limited to rumors without concrete evidence. That was why he could still hold onto the p “He’s indeed difficult to deal with. But be won’t dare trouble me again after seeing you here.” 

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manager 

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“I thought you might blame me for revealing our connection.” Terence had prepared for the possibility that she might be upset. Lily couldn’t help but smile. “I’m not reckless. It’s best not to take risks when dealing with someone like him. Nothing is more important than ensuring Now that people knew other association with Terence, they didn’t dare bully her. It wouldn’t cause any major issues since she wouldn’t abuse this connection to bully others 

It was unlike her entry to Lupier Nadia was a well–known design, she had no tolerance for competition. Terence simply exchanged a few brief words and left. Lily overheard a conversation between Killian and Landon at the comer when she returned to the store 

“Mr. Ashtond, you’re being ridiculous. How would I know that she’s someone Mr. Devereux knows?– 

“Why did you issue this notice out of the blue then? Isn’t it obviously aimed at her? Landon was desperate to figure out Lily’s background and relationship with Terence 

Did she tell Terence what had happened earlier? Would his future at the company be jeopardized? 

Killian was stunned for a few seconds before realization slowly dawned on him. “The order was indeed given from the upper management. So, it was Mr. Devereux? 

Lily thought that Xavier might feel distress for her when he saw her struggling to carry a heavy pillar. Or perhaps he might feel embarrassed by her doing this kind of work and set up these miles to keep her in line. 

Her face was grim 

Lily 

Landon had finished his conversation with Killian at some point. He tumed around and paused a little before immediately plastering on a smile when he saw L standing there. 

“Lily, I was just joking earlier. You won’t take it personally, would you? 

“Of course not” Lily nodded politely at Landon 

Her delicate features exuded an air of alotness and nobility. Her poised and umielding demeanor made Landon’s heart tremble.