Chapter 111
Xanthea looked at him with gratitude. “Then I should thank you, Movie King, for thinking so thoroughly”
“It’s fine, we’re partners after all, Benjamin said, standing up with a smile. “But Xan, you’re still so formal”
He deliberately emphasized the nickname “Xan,” making Xanthea suddenly remember the age he had reiterated the last time. She quickly apologized. “Oh, sorry! I forgot!”
“By the way, it’s my first time participating in a launch event. Should I change into something more formal?”
She had assumed the event was just about going through a simple procedure and had casually worn a set of leisure clothes over, not expecting there to be so much etiquette involved. Seeing Benjamin in a tailored white suit made her feel underdressed by comparison
“No need, you look pretty good like that.”
Benjamin scanned her from head to toe.
The last time he saw her, she was wearing a dark long dress, paired with her radiant and captivating face, stunning everyone. Today, in simple casual wear, she looked like a vibrant girl straight out of a comic book, pure and lively, a sight for sore eyes.
“Uncle thinks you look great too. It’s all because our Xan is naturally beautiful, even a burlap sack would look good on you!” Oliver affectionately ruffled her hair. “We should head to the launch event now, it’s getting late.”
“Okay!”
On the drive there, with Ryan behind the wheel and Oliver in the passenger seat, Benjamin pulled a coffee–brown gift box from his bag and handed it to Xanthea. “Xan, this is a little something for the event. Open it up and see.”
“Uh?”
Xanthea hesitated, somewhat slow in accepting the gift.
Did the male and female leads need to exchange gifts for the start of a new film? Why hadn’t her uncle mentioned this? unprepared.
Hearing this, Oliver also looked surprised at Benjamin through the rearview mirror.
She
e was utterly
From their last meeting, he sensed Benjamin took a special interest in Xan. Not only did he eagerly accept the role in “Realm of Illusions,” but he also offered to coach Xan in acting. Now, he was giving her a gift.
Rumors had it that Benjamin was a rarity in the industry, maintaining a professional distance from all his female co–stars and avoiding. personal affairs, which was the reason he had zero scandals throughout his career. Yet, his behavior with Xan was unusually warm, could it be
Xanthea opened the gift box. Inside was a round crystal globe containing seaweed, an octopus, a tiger shark, shells, pearls, and a glowing orb, resembling a miniature ocean ecosystem
“It’s beautiful!”
Crystal globes were common, and she had collected several as a young girl. However, the colorful pearls and the central glowing orb in this one looked incredibly real!
If they were real, this gift was extraordinarily valuable.
“I’m glad as long as you don’t find it tacky. I DIYed this myself while resting at home recently. It turned out too fantastical for my room, so I thought you might like it.”
“You made this yourself?” Xanthea was surprised. “Then these materials inside couldn’t real, could they?”