My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 131

Xanthea turned her face towards Leonard, and for a moment, the sheer beauty of her presence left him utterly stunned. He coughed awkwardly, his tea almost spilling in a most ungainly manner.

He finally understood why Orion had fallen so deeply for her!

Growing up among the elite, Leonard had encountered all sorts of celebrities and heiresses of prestigious families. He thought he was immune to beauty, but he had never seen true allure until now.

He had to look away!

If he kept staring, he might start coveting his friend’s woman!

Had it been anyone else, he might have pursued her without any moral consideration, but not with Orion. Orion would kill him.

“You’re strikingly beautiful. So much so, I’m afraid to take you to the party.”

“Why? Is your girlfriend going to be there? Should we go separately?”

“That’s not it!”

his head, mainly worried about attracting unwanted attention from wolves in sheep’s clothing that might compel Orion to confront

an animal–themed party was in

her entrance, her radiant and graceful figure immediately captured the attention

every guest.

her, while

the butler

men, “This lady here is Miss Xanthea Nightshade from the Crestwood family–a distinguished

to clue in his

pity! Such a beauty, yet already spoken

reluctantly and walked away, although a few couldn’t resist approaching her with

cry. Your

lost! Leave me

an away t

riverbank, sobbing loudly and servants trying to

of you! Just stay away from