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

of thoughts as she contemplated attending the upcoming party. Her decision was made for her

trailed off as she watched

Her face was blurred with tears as she sobbed, “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry I let you down. I didn’t

me!” Matthew frowned, trying to disentangle himself from her grasp, which only

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

all her carefully laid plans had evaporated. Now, clinging to

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

than planned, their urgency palpable. Xanthea thought she

need to handle this. I won’t be attending the party!” She hurried down, her

GIL

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embellishments grazed Orion’s hand, drawing blood that dripped ominously, mirroring the dark smirk on his

“Miranda, you’re not in the right state;

laugh at me!” Miranda clung

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