Chapter 203

Xavier was clearly cutting off all of Lily's options. Two hours into her stay at the villa, Xavier was handling work in his study upstairs. Timothy had already made several trips back and forth, either delivering documents or bringing urgent papers for Xavier to sign. His stubbornness had everyone scrambling to accommodate his demands. Lily decided to try talking things through with him. She stood up and made her way upstairs, but as soon as she reached the corner, a bodyguard blocked her path. "Mrs. Fulton, Mr. Fulton is busy with work." "I need to see him," Lily said, brushing aside the bodyguard's hand. The bodyguard extended his arm again, blocking her way. "If you have something to say, you can tell us, and we'll pass it along." Clearly, Xavier had anticipated her persistence and taken precautions to stop her from disturbing him. Lily snapped, "Are you sure about that?" "Certain." The bodyguard nodded, his expression firm. "Then tell him this for me. I like him and miss