Chapter 118

Timothy didn't get a response from Xavier on the other end of the phone, so he asked again. Xavier snapped back to attention. He had sponsored the Avelon Designs Competition to keep an eye on Lily, but now it seemed unnecessary. Still, since the agreement had already been made, he had no reason to back out. He spoke softly, saying, "Hand over the Avelon Designs issues to Ms. Lynde. Starting tomorrow, you don't need to be involved anymore." "Understood." Timothy didn't understand why they were sponsoring a home decor design competition, but then he remembered that Lily was now working in that field. He thought it might be related to her, but he didn't dare to ask. After hanging up, Xavier inexplicably felt much more at ease. Logically, Lily's new involvement with him should have annoyed him, but he felt a strange sense of satisfaction instead. Maybe it was just a man's pride—being so persistently thought about by a woman. He adjusted his suit jacket and entered the elevator, head