Chapter 1008

Among the three parties, Richard was most wary of Xavier. In contrast, he didn't think much of Baxter. After all, Baxter was a foreigner, and he'd always kept a low profile. He rarely spoke up and had always gone along with Richard. But now, he seemed like a different person. Bile rose in Richard's throat, but he forced it down. Everyone could tell how upset he was, but since he pretended to stay composed, the others went along like nothing happened. Through the rest of the banquet, he mingled with other guests with a dark expression. Lily felt utterly satisfied yet uneasy at the same time. She frowned, and her eyes kept drifting toward Terence. A weight suddenly came down on her waist. Sensing Xavier's tight grip around her waist, she glanced back at him. "What are you looking at?" "Terence," she admitted. Xavier's face fell. "What's wrong? Are you feeling disappointed that he's marrying Ms. Salman?" Lily shook her head, then nodded. She thought of Kristin. Perhap