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!”

he was busy flirting with your dear stepsister, sparks

talent, and a wealthy family background. And yet, what good did it do? You

nothing, abandoned by the ones you

her tracks. She slowly turned around, disbelief

Miranda’s affair? How could she predict her tragic fate from a

didn’t believe her. Well,

know about Matthew and Miranda behind my

up to her, her hands trembling as they gripped

Isabella was stunned.

she

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

had always lived surrounded by love and beauty, how could she believe

“I’ve known all along.”

jerked her hands free from Xanthea’s

by love as you? So naive that they couldn’t see what was blatantly