Chapter 1037

Melvin stood in front of the elevator doors, blocking Chantelle from going up. The atmosphere grew tense and awkward. It was clear that Baxter was determined not to let anyone else upstairs. Xavier, who personally stopped Baxter, was clearly siding with him. The others, not wanting to offend him, could only force smiles and try to smooth things over. "This is the Salman family's matter, after all. So, we'll stay out of it." "Exactly." Realizing he couldn't control the situation, Richard changed the subject. "Xavier, have you found Lily?" That one question shifted the mood in the room—subtly at first, then with a sharp intensity. Everyone knew that Lily and Terence had almost tied the knot, and now, all the guests were present—except for those two. "There's no need for your concern, Mr. Devereux. She's doing perfectly fine." Xavier withdrew his gaze from his watch and stepped aside. "Since everyone's curious, let's all go up and take a look." Seizing the opportunity, Richard quic