Chapter 1132

It was all Terence supporting Xavier. "I wish you all success." Kristin managed a small smile, then added, "If you need anything else, you can contact me anytime." Xavier had Rowan see her out, then turned back to arranging the next steps. … It rained on the island for three days straight. Lily stayed in her room the whole time. She had shoved that suitcase of money under the bed. Just looking at it made her feel dirty. But the next day, the housekeeper pulled it back out when she came to clean the room, saying Anthony had instructed her to do so. On the fourth day, the sky finally cleared. Sunlight poured into the room, washing away much of the money-driven tension in the air. Lily stepped out onto the balcony and took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling the tightness in her chest finally ease. "No one has come to the island for the past few days," the housekeeper said while cleaning. "The sea's been rough, so the cruise ships have stopped running. And since there was some inc