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Chapter 307 Xylia had always turned down any invitation before - no way she would've gone . But today , she just wasn't in the mood , so she gave in . She pulled out her phone and saw a message from Joshua asking what she was up to . She hadn't checked her phone earlier , so she missed it . She quickly called Joshua . The phone rang and rang , but no one picked up . ' He must be caught up in something , ' Xylia thought , so she left a message for Joshua saying she was discussing work with a business partner and would be home later . Joshua didn't reply right away .

Xylia's phone was almost out of juice , so she just dropped Joshua another quick message and let it be - she figured she'd deal with it later . Lily couldn't help teasing when she saw Xylia glued to her phone . " Reporting to your boyfriend ? " Xylia nodded . " Yeah , or he'll worry . " " That's so sweet . " Lily smiled and glanced at Xylia . " I just got out of a messy marriage , and now when I see people falling in love , I can't help but feel a little jealous ." Xylia responded , " Honestly , you look so young - I never would've guessed you'd been married already .

" " Look who's talking , Xylia . You don't look old enough to have a kid at all ." Xylia's smile froze on her lips . ' Wait , how does she know I have a kid ? ' Xylia thought , suddenly on edge . ' We've been chatting for ages , but I never mentioned anything about my personal life ... ' she mused , growing wary . ' Lily seems to know me pretty well , ' Xylia thought , feeling a bit on edge . Lily caught Xylia's reaction and hurried to explain , " Sorry , Xylia . Since we're working together , Mr. Shaw and I looked you up a bit . Hope you don't mind ? " 16:17 Mon , Sep 29 B ...

Chapter 307 Even Mr. Shaw didn't know she had a kid . So it must've been Lily who did a bit of digging into her past . 55 vouchers ' I get it , but this still feels like a violation of my privacy , Xylia thought , feeling her impression of Lily slip a little lower . Xylia was clearly less lively for the rest of the ride . When they arrived at the bar , Lily seemed genuinely surprised . " Wait , I could've sworn this used to be some chill lounge . When did it turn into a full - on nightclub ? " It wasn't like Lily misremembered .

Xylia grew up in Jupiton and knew this place used to be a low - key bar . Guess it must've gotten a facelift - or just switched owners . " Whatever , we're already here . Let's just relax a little , " Xylia said , as Lily pulled her in . At the entrance , Xylia's phone was dying at just 2 % battery , so she managed to borrow a power bank . Once she got some charge , she saw Joshua's text : " Send me the address . I'll swing by and get you in a bit . " Xylia sent him the location . Then , she shot Joshua another message : " Hurry up and come get me !

" ' Something just felt off , ' Xylia thought , her unease growing and her impression of Lily sinking lower and lower . She was especially irked that Lily had pulled her inside without even bothering to ask how she felt about it . Joshua shot back a quick " Okay . " Xylia slipped her phone away . Lily led her over to the door of a private booth . " I went ahead and reserved us a booth at the front desk - it's so loud downstairs . Let's head inside so we can actually talk ," Lily said , gesturing for Xylia to follow her in .

Xylia stared at the booth door , unease twisting in her stomach - a voice in her head warning her that walking through that door could mean trouble . Trying to play it cool , she memorized the booth's location and told Lily , " Alright , I'll head to the restroom real quick . I remember the booth number , I'll find you in a minute ." Lily didn't suspect anything and went in ahead . Through the crack in the door , Xylia caught a glimpse of shadows moving inside . 16:17 Mon , Sep 29 B Chapter 307 Without a second thought , she turned and made a beeline for the bar entrance .

86 55 vouchers ' Never thought my innocent - looking business partner would actually try to hurt me ! ' Xylia thought , her heart thumping in her chest . She couldn't even let herself dwell on it - she just picked up her pace , hurrying for the exit . Downstairs , the nightclub was wild - bodies spinning under the lights , deafening music crashing through the air , and a haze of glitter and booze that barely hid the cold indifference and lurking danger . Xylia swore someone was watching her . She kept moving , never pausing for a second .

Only when she made it to the front door did she finally allow herself to exhale , just a little . She glanced back - no one was following her . She called Joshua right away . This time , the call connected almost instantly . ' Where are you ? ' Xylia blurted out , her voice tight with nerves . " What's going on ? " Joshua asked , concerned . They spoke at almost the same time , their voices overlapping in a rush . Joshua heard the urgency and a hint of panic in Xylia's voice . His chest tightened , and he replied in a low , steady voice , " I'll be there in five minutes .

" " I'll be waiting , " Xylia said , keeping her voice as steady as she could . Xylia slipped across the street and settled by a planter , keeping her eyes trained on the bar entrance , nerves taut as she waited for Joshua . Just then , her phone buzzed - it was Lily calling . Xylia forced herself to sound calm as she picked up . " Where are you , Xylia ? I checked in the bathroom but didn't see you ," Lily said , her voice just a bit too sweet .

Xylia felt like she'd wandered straight into a scene from a horror flick - Lily sounded sweet as pie , but there was something about her voice that made Xylia picture a devil hiding a knife behind her back , all friendly on the surface but danger lurking underneath . ' Better play it cool , ' Xylia told herself , keeping her tone steady as she replied , " Something came up at home and I had to rush out . I sent you a text about it - didn't you see ? " " Didn't see it , " Lily said , her voice sounding a little anxious . " Maybe my signal was bad just now .

Sorry , Lily , let's catch up next time I'm really in a rush , " Xylia said , doing her best to sound apologetic even though she was anxious to get off the call . 16:17 Mon , Sep 29 B Chapter 307 200 86 53 voucherge On the other end , Xylia could hear Lily's breathing turn a little heavier - she could sense the irritation beneath that calm exterior . But Lily was clearly used to handling scenes like this ; her voice smoothed out almost instantly , sounding polite and professional . " No worries , Xylia . We'll do it another time .

Go handle your stuff ." " Alright , " Xylia said , and with that , the call ended . Cold sweat prickled down Xylia's back , the chilly night air making it feel like ice shards stabbing into her skin -she couldn't help but shudder . " There's just no way I can keep this project going now , ' Xylia thought , her nerves still strung tight . Joshua showed up in less than five minutes . Joshua didn't spot Xylia at the bar entrance and was about to rush in when a familiar voice called out from behind . " Joshua ! " He whirled around to see Xylia walking toward him from across the street .

He hurried over , reaching out to steady her , concern etched on his face . " Are you alright ? Are you hurt ? " Xylia shook her head . " I'm fine . Let's just get in the car ." Joshua could sense just how shaken she was - his brows knitted with concern . Once they were both in the car , Joshua drove away from the bar . Joshua's car had barely left the bar entrance when Lily and Richard stepped out . Richard glared after the car , his face as dark as a thundercloud . ' She escaped again ! Xylia slipped right through our fingers ! ' he fumed .

Lily bit her lip hard , her face clouded with unwillingness and simmering frustration . " Mr. Shaw , Xylia must've sensed something was off . She made up that story about family just to get out - I'm sure she realized I was trying to set her up , " Lily muttered , barely able to hide her irritation . " She really is sharp , " Richard said coldly . Richard's tone was frosty . It was the first time Lily had ever heard Richard say anything that sounded like praise , so she couldn't tell if he meant it or was just being sarcastic . 16:18 Mon , Sep 29 B Chapter 307 ...

4200 UR After a moment , she muttered , " Looks like the deal with Xylia is off . " Richard's lips curled into a cold smile . " It's all in black and white - her signature's there . There's no way she's backing out now . " Holt pulled up to the bar entrance just then . Richard climbed into the car without a word , and they sped off . Lily stood there alone , lost in thought . On the drive home , Xylia filled Joshua in on everything that had happened at the bar . " I'm not sure if I was just imagining things , but I swear I saw someone moving around in that booth .

If I wasn't seeing things , it looked like a man . It gave me the creeps , " Xylia admitted , her voice still a bit unsteady . 田 AD Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.