My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

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

contemplated attending the upcoming party. Her decision

voice trailed off as she watched

about to rush forward with a 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

me!” Matthew frowned, trying to disentangle himself from

up to Xanthea. You won’t start hating me. now, will you?”

the lucrative endorsement from the TOYUM Group, all her carefully laid plans had

restrained 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 comforted her and led her out of the venue, his mind racing with

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

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

GIL

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

Miranda out and was calling a cab. “Miranda, you’re not in the right

laugh at me!” Miranda clung to him