Chapter 131
Xanthea turned her face towards Leonard, and for a moment, the sheer beauty of her presence left him utterly stunned. He coughed awkwardly, his tea almost spilling in a most ungainly manner.
He finally understood why Orion had fallen so deeply for her!
Growing up among the elite, Leonard had encountered all sorts of celebrities and heiresses of prestigious families. He thought he was immune to beauty, but he had never seen true allure until now.
He had to look away!
If he kept staring, he might start coveting his friend’s woman!
Had it been anyone else, he might have pursued her without any moral consideration, but not with Orion. Orion would kill him.
“You’re strikingly beautiful. So much so, I’m afraid to take you to the party.”
“Why? Is your girlfriend going to be there? Should we go separately?”
“That’s not it!”
Leonard shook his head, mainly worried about attracting unwanted attention from wolves in sheep’s clothing that might compel Orion to confront him..
At the back hill, an animal–themed party was in full swing.
As Xanthea made her entrance, her radiant and graceful figure immediately captured the attention of
every guest.
Almost every man was mesmerized, lavishing praises upon her, while the women, envious yet curious, speculated about her identity.
Leonard had just entered the party when the butler informed him Anthony wanted him in the study.
He nodded and before leaving, cautioned a group of eager–looking men, “This lady here is Miss Xanthea Nightshade from the Crestwood family–a distinguished guest brought by Mr. Lockwood today.”
He emphasized “distinguished guest” to clue in his friends immediately.
What a pity! Such a beauty, yet already spoken for!
Considering Orion’s reputation, some men shook their heads reluctantly and walked away, although a few couldn’t resist approaching her with a glass in hand after Leonard left.
“Please, Ms. Marlowe, don’t cry. Your eyes will swell.”
“Get lost! Leave me alone!”
an away t
Queenie sat by the riverbank, sobbing loudly and servants trying to console her.
“Irritating, all of you! Just stay away from me!”
She ran towards the bad hill, seeking a quiet place to continue her crying, but unexpectedly, she saw Xanthea at Leonard’s animal–themed party.
There Xanthea was, a real fox in a striking red dress, surrounded by a group of men, laughing flirtatiously.
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The whole party seemed to be under her spell, with even high–profile celebrities and business moguls vying for her attention..
In a fit of rage, Queenie screamed.
She thought, “That cunning vixen, not satisfied with having Orion, was blatantly flirting with others! How could she be worthy of someone as good as Ori!”
Determined, Queenie snapped several photos of Xanthea mingling with the men, then triumphantly walked towards the center of the party.
“Vixen!”