Chapter 1040

The lights in the room were off, and the light from outside filtered in, setting just the right mood. Xavier could see every expression on Lily's face. She was caught between pleasure and oblivion. The ambience had already reached its tipping point, and after holding back for so long, there was no way Xavier was going to let Lily off tonight. Lily didn't even last until the end—she passed out halfway through. At dawn, the first rays of sunlight streamed into the room. Xavier, wearing a robe, came out of the bedroom and closed the door behind him. He then walked to the entrance and opened the main door. Outside stood Terence, eyes bloodshot. "Sorry." Terence nodded slightly. His gaze fell on the scratches on Xavier's chest before quickly lowering his eyes. Xavier turned and walked back inside. "What do you want?" Terence followed him in. "I want to buy all your shares." Originally, Xavier had no intention of getting himself involved in the Devereux family's mess. But after wh