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 made

voice trailed off as she watched the unfolding

into his arms. Her face was blurred with

to disentangle himself from

I’m useless, don’t you? I can’t measure up to Xanthea. You

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

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

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

decision. “Uncle, I need to handle this. I won’t be attending the party!” She hurried

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

calling a cab. “Miranda, you’re not in the right state; I’m sending you back to

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

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