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

party. Her decision was made for her when she caught sight of

as

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

to

I’m useless, don’t you? I can’t measure up to Xanthea. You won’t start hating me. now, will you?” Miranda’s voice

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

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

to the hotel earlier than planned, their urgency palpable.

the gossip 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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raced past, her crown’s sharp embellishments grazed Orion’s hand, drawing blood that dripped ominously, mirroring

you’re not

laugh at me!” Miranda clung to him desperately, shaking her

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