My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 24

Xanthea said, “We don’t have frequent interaction before. Only recently…”

“I applied.”

Orion’s belated response and irrelevant answer made both Xanthea and Oliver stunned for

a moment.

“Yes, I applied it well.”

Oliver looked at Orion’s serious eyes that were burning at Xanthea, and sensitively sensed a trace of unusual feelings from it. He hurriedly said, “Xan, the program will end later. The organizer will hold a cocktail party. Let Mr. Lockwood bring you to attend it. There are many celebrities at the cocktail party. He can introduce them to you. I have to go backstage to deal with some trivial matters. I can’t accompany you anymore. I’ll pick you! up when it’s over.”

After Oliver proposed, Orion stared at Xanthea for a moment. His nervousness expectation were hidden under his dark eyes.

and

thoughts as she contemplated attending the upcoming party. Her decision was made for her when she caught sight of Matthew and Miranda causing

trailed off as she watched the

rush forward with a bouquet for Xanthea when Miranda, stumbling and tearful, crashed into his arms. Her face was blurred with tears as she sobbed, “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry I let you down. I didn’t expect Xanthea to show up

let go of me!” Matthew frowned, trying to disentangle

I can’t measure up to Xanthea. You won’t

the championship and the lucrative endorsement from the TOYUM Group, all her carefully laid plans had evaporated. Now, clinging to Matthew

away harshly, especially not in public where it could cause a scene. He comforted her and led her out of the

the hotel earlier than planned, their urgency palpable. Xanthea thought she better follow

Xanthea made a quick decision. “Uncle, I need to handle this. I won’t be attending the party!” She hurried down,

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sharp embellishments grazed Orion’s hand, drawing blood that dripped ominously,

Discovery Pavilion, Matthew had just ushered Miranda out and was calling a cab. “Miranda, you’re not in the right state; I’m sending you

laugh at me!” Miranda clung to him