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!”

was busy flirting with your dear stepsister, sparks

good did it do? You still blindly fell for a man who mooches off women, losing to

you’ll end up with nothing,

like thunder, halting Xanthea in her tracks. She slowly turned

and Miranda’s affair? How could she

didn’t believe her. Well, it didn’t matter. Sooner or

Matthew and

to her, her hands trembling

Isabella was stunned.

so agitated. Did she believe

slander or jealousy? There had been similar accusations. before, why would she believe it

by love and beauty, how could she believe such

“I’ve known all along.”

hands free from Xanthea’s

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