Chapter 538

Xavier wasn't going to back down so easily either. "If Lily had feelings for you, why would she come all the way to Longinium? The reason you've been secretly handing her projects is because she's avoiding you too, isn't it?" The two men were now taking jabs at each other's weak spots, causing their expressions to grow increasingly grim. "Lily and I might not be together yet, but once we are, I'll never make her sad or hurt her. I won't ever end up like you. Unlike me, there's no chance you'll ever be with her again!" Terence declared confidently, feeling like he had the upper hand. Xavier's gaze darkened. "If that's the case, why are you so afraid of me getting close to her?" As soon as he arrived in Longinium, he had heard that Longinium Design was up for sale. He had already started negotiating with Leo about the acquisition, and he would have closed the deal by now if Terence hadn't suddenly appeared. "I just don't want you to bother her," Terence said, retracting his gaze. "Y