Chapter 190

After disconnecting the call, Xanthea blinked at Oliver, “Uncle Oliver, why are you looking at me like that?”

“Yesterday?”

“Oh, Orion was sick. I felt guilty for misunderstanding him before, so I went over to apologize in person!”

“Just like that?”

Oliver eyed her skeptically, and Xanthea nodded, “Just like that.”

But the way she had just been on the phone resembled a teenager in a secret young romance, hiding it from her parents.

Despite her best efforts to mask her emotions in front of him, her ups and downs were easily swayed by the person on the other end of the line. He’d never seen such a fresh yet unfamiliar flutter of emotions. from her when she was with Matthew.

The more Oliver thought about it, the more he felt something seemed off.

He had always felt that Mr. Lockwood had a special fondness for Xan, attributing it to the major favor she had done for him at the gem betting event. But upon reflection, if he wanted to repay her, he could simply transfer some money or offer resources. It didn’t need to be so personal, especially concerning the “Realm of Illusions” project.

Could it be that Mr. Lockwood had taken a liking to Xan?

mishap felt guilty towards him. After spending

was about to

gotta do it wholeheartedly. Especially when it comes to relationships, you must remain dedicated. Never lead an unfaithful life; it can easily lead

when one of those involved was Mr. Lockwood. She was young and might not realize the danger. Provoking him could have unimaginable

Xanthea was like, “?”

understanding why he jumped to the conclusion of her leading an unfaithful

what’re

you

to Matthew so obvious that

do? The worst thing

Xanthea interrupted him, “I’ve already figured it out; you don’t

say so, I

nodded. Although she was young, she’d always been sensible and

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from Matthew to

looked at her, as if she were his own daughter, smiling

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