Chapter 164

Xanthea apologized profusely, “I’m so sorry, how about I send you the diner’s address and you can go with Jason?”

“No need.”

Ben shook his head, “If it’s not with you, it’s not the same. I’ll just grab something quick at the studio. But remember, you owe me one now. Don’t forget to make it up to me next time.”

“Absolutely!” Xanthea laughed, “I’ve got to run now.”

“Goodbye.”

Ben watched her retreating figure; his smile slowly faded as she walked away.

She had been on the phone just now, and it seemed like she said Orion?

Orion Lockwood, chairman of the Twin Towers and the elusive power behind Starlight Media, owned an extensive business empire that spread across the country and he was also the youngest tycoon listed in the international Forbes rankings.

to have lunch, Xanthea left midway, supposedly to meet him, and

wondered aloud, “Ben, Ms. Nightshade has stood you up twice now. What or who could possibly

only to be declined. Yet, he had warmly Invited her twice

for Ben’s feelings for her,

turned away,

A formidable competitor?

had swept all major awards in

Twin

“Ms. Nightshade, over here!”

saw Xanthea

the café, making sure he was alone, then asked, “If

Nightshade, please, have some

cappuccino towards her

“The boss is sick.”

while setting down her

for three days now, a severe

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