Chapter 246

"How's Hayden's condition?" Xavier avoided the question entirely. Rowan responded with an equally irrelevant remark, "Are you upset because of Ms. Joyner?" Xavier frowned and gripped his wine glass so tightly that his knuckles turned pale. Yet, he seemed oblivious to the cold. "When will the treatment end?" He felt increasingly aggrieved the more he thought about it. It was probably due to the effect of the alcohol. Rowan had earned Xavier quite a lot of money abroad and was called to return by him. He had also asked for a few million dollars in return from him. Despite all this, Lily still refused to listen to him. "I've met Ms. Joyner a few times now. She's a decent girl. You'll need to put in the effort if you're trying to win her over. Terence is way more gentle and considerate than you are." Rowan chewed on a skewer. Xavier frowned and was finally able to engage in a proper conversation. "What's so decent about her?" "She's loyal, compassionate, and has this fearless energy