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 mightpel 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,vishing praises upon her, while the women, envious yet curious,


    spected 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, “Thisdy 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 ss in hand after Leonard left.


    “Please, Ms. Marlowe, don’t cry. Your eyes will swell.”


    “Get lost! Leave me alone!”


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    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 ce 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,ughing


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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 tantly 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!”