My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 69

It seemed like everything in this world was either something Xanthea desired or didn’t bother about, with no middle ground. And it seemed everyone favored and adored her unconditionally, no matter her actions.

But Isabella, no matter how hard she tried, no matter how high she climbed, no matter how strong she pretended to be, always felt like a mere shadow in her presence.

Isabella questioned fiercely, “What exactly is your relationship with Chairman Lockwood?”

Xanthea raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips. “It’s something you’ll never be able to replicate.”

“You!”

Isabella clenched her teeth, furious. Xanthea always knew exactly how to strike at her weakest points.

“Bye, copycat”

Xanthea brushed past her, leaving Isabella watching her retreat, her fury nearly palpable. “What are you so proud of, Xanthea? Even if you have everything, you’ll always be a loser in love!”

were head over heels for Matthew, he was busy flirting with your dear stepsister, sparks

beauty, brains, talent, and a wealthy family background. And yet, what good did it do? You still blindly fell for a man who mooches off women, losing to your stepsister

you’ll end up with nothing, abandoned

tracks. She slowly turned

Matthew and Miranda’s affair? How could she predict her

she didn’t believe her. Well, it

did you know about Matthew and

rushed up to her, her hands trembling

Isabella was stunned.

was so agitated. Did she believe

loyal to Matthew, dismissing any negativity as slander or jealousy? There had been similar accusations. before, why would she believe

lived surrounded by love and beauty, how could

“I’ve known all along.”

hands free from Xanthea’s

in high school, did you think everyone was as blinded by love as you? So naive that they couldn’t see what was blatantly