My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 208

That day was the middle school dance competition, and he had signed Xan up for it. As the president of the entire student council, he was there on the judges‘ panel to cheer her on

On stage, Xan wore a flowing white ballet dress, her movements graceful and lively, truly resembling an adorable little swan.

Isabella saw the smile on his face and thought he remembered. She continued, “Back then, I barely knew the basics of dance and my performance was far from Xan’s. I only got second place. But after that, I practiced dance relentlessly and found my own style. If it were now….

“If it were now, you’d still lose.

Samuel interrupted her bluntly, his dismissive tone dousing her like a cold shower, visibly changing her expression.

At that middle school dance competition, she had indeed lost to Xanthea. However, she had dedicated the next ten years to rigorous practice and had become a highly acclaimed dancer in the industry. Even her detractors couldn’t find fault with her dancing.

reality shows, showcasing

But why?

competing with Xan for the lead role in ‘Realm of Illusions‘ and ended

you to give up early. Xan has gained millions of fans with

back then, it’s not that she had lost to you. If she had started her career alongside you, there likely wouldn’t be any place for

his golf clubs

still reeling from his brutal “imitation” taunt, tears welling up as she gripped

day at Crestwood Middle School, she had fallen for him–the handsome and charismatic senior student council president from the affluent Starlyn family. Surrounded by countless beautiful girls. even though she was a child star, she dared not harbor any fantasies and could only

and ruining her chances of stardom. She crouched on the ground, crying and hugging herself, ignoring the pointing and malicious speculation of

the crowd and, without asking why she was upset, took off his

1. it.