My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 24

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

mind a whirlwind of thoughts as she contemplated attending the upcoming party. Her decision was

Xanthea’s voice trailed off as she watched

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

frowned, trying to disentangle

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

all her carefully laid plans

sister, couldn’t just push her away harshly, especially not in public where it could cause a scene. He comforted her and led her out of

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

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

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Chapter 24

As she raced past, her crown’s sharp embellishments grazed Orion’s hand, drawing blood that dripped

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

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