Chapter 271

Isabella stomped her foot on the ground in frustration, utterly infuriated by the result.

Why? Why despite giving it her all, she still couldn’t win over Xanthea? It had always been this way, and it seemed like it would always be. Or had she made a mistake in even trying to compete with her in the first place?

“Ah.”

Exhausted, Xanthea lay sprawled on the artificial turf, squinting under the glaring sun, and sighed in relief.

That was exhausting. Winning had never been so tough!

How much must Isabella resent her to be so relentless? Thankfully, a firm belief had always sustained her.

As she pondered, that “belief” approached–a tall, imposing figure casting a shadow over her, blocking the sun.

radiant than the sun itself. Was he a

wiping the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief.

but she couldn’t resist his focused, intense gaze, and

eyes brimming with compassion and a fervent desire to pull her into his arms and

Lockwood, I won!”

the

you at first, I was wrong.” Guilt welled up in Xanthea’s eyes, “If I get another chance, I’ll

Orion paused.

see his expression clearly, but she sensed a passionate, profound emotion she couldn’t fully comprehend.

matter how many times you choose wrongly, I’ll patiently wait for you to

answer.”

Xanthea was stunned.

he sound so serious, as if they weren’t

training, assessments, and games, the guests were utterly exhausted, parched, and

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