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!”

about attracting unwanted attention from wolves

the back hill, an animal–themed

entrance, her radiant and

every guest.

her, while the women, envious yet curious, speculated

party when the butler informed him

leaving, cautioned a group of eager–looking men, “This lady here is Miss Xanthea Nightshade from the Crestwood

to clue in

Such a beauty, yet already spoken

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

don’t cry. Your

lost! Leave me

an away t

by the riverbank, sobbing loudly and servants trying to

you! Just