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!”

from wolves in

animal–themed party was

and

every guest.

every man was mesmerized, lavishing praises upon her, while the women, envious yet curious,

entered the party when the butler informed him Anthony wanted him in

“This lady here is Miss Xanthea Nightshade from the Crestwood family–a distinguished guest brought by Mr. Lockwood

guest” to clue in

pity! Such a beauty, yet already spoken

although a few couldn’t resist approaching her

cry. Your

lost! Leave me

an away t

loudly

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