Chapter 350
Xan, despite her smarts and striking beauty, which made her incredibly endearing, was still very much a child at heart–innocent, straightforward, and prone to bouts of pouting and whimsy. On the flip side, when things didn’t go her way, she could throw a fit like no
other.
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Mr. Lockwood, on the other hand, wasn’t much older in years but had already established himself as a towering figure in Crestwood’s financial elite. As the renowned CEO of the Lockwood Group, his resolve and temperament were subjects of much speculation and Intrigue. He was a mystery, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in rumors,
By all accounts, one would think Mr. Lockwood’s interest lean towards women of a more mature and polished demeanor, not someone like Xan.
The two of them were unsure how to face him. It was Ethan who broke the silence first. “Mr. Lockwood, is everything Xan said by the lake true?”
“Yes, it is true.”
So, it really was like that.
Ethan’s gaze dropped slightly, hiding the furious gleam in his eyes.
The mastermind behind the explosion at Realm of Illusions audition site was Miranda. No wonder Xan poisoned her as soon as she retumed.
Xan is inherently kind–hearted and would never resort to such measures unless it was a matter of life and death. He should’ve realized sooner and not let Miranda leave the hospital alive.
Hearing this, Susanna couldn’t hold back her tears, and Christopher was right there, comforting her, “It’s okay, it’s okay”
“Except for one thing.”
“What’s that?”
“Tve liked Xan for a very long time.”
Samuel came down the stairs just in time to hear this, seizing upon it, “How long is a very long time? Xan’s only 18. Did you fall for her before she was still underage? Pervert!”
Orion responded, “Since her coming–of–age ceremony.”
“That’s still lusting after her!”
After saying this, Samuel waited for Orion to retort, but he didn’t. It seemed like he tacitly admitted it. Was he really admitting to his base motives so blatantly?
Christopher rebuked Samuel, “Samuel, how can you speak like that?”
Orion brushed it off, “It’s fine, Mr. Nightshade is just being overly protective of his sister. It’s understandable.”
“Oh, why don’t you call me ‘Samuel now?”
Samuel provocatively looked at him from the sofa, “Why don’t you just call everyone by big brother, ‘dad,‘ and ‘mom right now!”
Orion looked up, slightly surprised, “Can I?”
Christopher was baffled, “Samuel, what nonsense are you on about?”
Susanna chimed in, “Samuel, did you not sleep well? Is your brain muddled?”
Ethan cautioned, “Samuel, mind your words,”
his own family. He felt utterly wronged but had no way
way to explain himself.
In an uistant, Samuel found himself under siege by his No! It was Orion who started it by calling him Samuel, so he retaliated in kind. Yet, Orion pretended not to know ask in return, making it seem like he was the one encouraging him to do sol
Orion was truly scheming and cunning. If he couldn’t get the better of him, what chance did the pure–hearted Xan have?
“Mr. Lockwood, please excuse the boy’s rudeness.”
After wiping away her tears, Susanna finally spoke, “Actually, I’m quite thankful to you”
“When Xan was little, she had a strong ability to mimic others. She learned to be boisterous and naughty from her two brothers. showing no trace of being a girl. I thought it would be nice if she had a sister to keep her company, so we adopted Miranda from the orphanage. Little did I know, I brought an enemy into our home, who not only wanted to harm her but also took away the person she loved the most
“And then there’s Matthew. I never doubted his sincerity towards Xam. But I didn’t expect him to do something like that. All these were my failings as a mother. I almost ruined Xan because of my negligence!