Chapter 1077

No one was truly innocent in a disaster like this. Cory and Nicole were destined to be trapped in the bloody storm Richard had created for them. Terence walked hand in hand with Chantelle to the door, but Cory moved to block their path. "I'll do it. Whatever you want me to do—I'll do it." Xavier raised a brow, his noble yet languid features taking on an even more relaxed air. He idly twirled a strand of Lily's hair between his fingers, still choosing to remain silent. "Why don't you wait outside first?" Terence said, motioning for Cory to head out into the hallway. He still didn't trust him. Cory turned and left without a trace of hesitation. The moment he walked out, Terence sat back down and, as if something occurred to him, glanced at Chantelle. He didn't fully trust her either. But knowing her temper, she likely wouldn't budge if he were to tell her to leave. Instinctively, he looked at Lily. "You two carry on. I'll step out for a bit," Lily said, gently pulling her hair fr