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

voice trailed off as she watched the

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

trying 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 TOYUM Group, all her carefully laid plans

public where it could cause a scene. He comforted her and led her out

pair were heading to the hotel earlier than planned, their urgency palpable. Xanthea thought she better

that could ensue, Xanthea made a quick decision. “Uncle, I need to

GIL

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

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

go back there. They’ll just laugh at me!” Miranda clung to him desperately, shaking her head

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