Chapter 1033

Xavier's arrival made the banquet even livelier. People raised their glasses and found all sorts of excuses and reasons to come and greet him. Lily wore a silver satin gown and a few-inch high heels. With Xavier holding her by the waist, she stood in the center of the banquet hall and hadn't moved for half an hour. She had attended many social events before, but none that lasted this long. She didn't usually have to stand the whole time smiling either, to the extent of her feet hurting. She lightly rolled her ankle a few times, and it didn't take long before Xavier noticed something was off. "Excuse me, I have something to take care of." He clinked glasses with someone who had just approached. After taking a small sip, he handed the glass to Timothy and turned to leave with Lily. "What are you doing?" Lily glanced back at the person who hadn't even finished speaking. It was rude of them to leave just like that. Xavier leaned in and whispered into her ear, "They kept coming one a