Chapter 1383

"There's no need to negotiate if Lily's the one going," Bobby said without hesitation. "I'm sure the Devereuxes would agree for the sake of not crossing the Fultons." Lily was speechless, as was Hayden. He gestured for her to leave. Without waiting for Bobby to finish, Lily stood up and pulled Xavier away. As Hayden walked them to the elevator, he said, "Lily, don't pay any mind to what Dad said." "I'll do my best to talk the Devereuxes into allowing your parents to attend, with the toast and formal address," Lily said, trying to gauge where Hayden's bottom line was. "But if it really doesn't happen, would you still go on with the wedding?" The elevator descended in heavy silence. Hayden looked troubled. "Actually, Mary doesn't mind adding those two parts." Clearly, it was Marika who was against it. "I'll do my best. But if Mrs. Devereux refuses, I'll call you. And we'll figure it out then." From what Lily could tell, if those parts weren't added, Hayden wasn't willing to go t