Chapter 509

A twinge of glee shot through Jillian's heart. As she led them to the front desk, she said, "Ms. Joyner, Ms. Devereux, if you don't mind, you might have to share a room with us. Please register yourselves here first." "Wait." Maryanne stopped in her tracks. Her gaze darted between Lily, who looked reluctant, and Jillian. She asked, "How did you know my last name? Us? What do you mean by 'us'?" "She's Xavier's secretary," Lily explained. Maryanne's expression soured. "It's him again! Using a carrot-and-stick approach on us… How are we going to share a room with you guys?" "Ms. Devereux, if you don't mind," Jillian said, "you can share a room with me." What about Lily? Was she going to stay with Xavier instead? "Ugh! Who does he think he is? He's got some fucking audacity to make you stay with him!" Maryanne spat, swerving toward Lily. Lily looked at Jillian and said, "Please tell Mr. Fulton that we don't need his help." She didn't bother to thank them. After all, she could