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

the upcoming party. Her decision was made for

trailed off as she watched

tearful, crashed into his arms. Her face was blurred with tears as she sobbed,

go of me!” Matthew frowned, trying to disentangle himself from her grasp,

to Xanthea. You won’t start hating me. now, will you?” Miranda’s voice was choked

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

by the fact that Miranda was Xanthea’s sister, couldn’t just push her away harshly, especially not in public where it could cause a scene. He

earlier than planned, their urgency palpable. Xanthea

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

GIL

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

ushered Miranda out and was calling a cab. “Miranda, you’re not in the right state; I’m sending you back to the Nightshade residence,”

at me!”

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