Chapter 157


    It seemed she had really gone all out, no wonder Queenie was storming over with fire in her eyes,


    clearly out for revenge.


    She swallowed, about to speak, when suddenly Queenie lowered her head, her voice quivering with


    tears, stuttering, “I–I’m sorry, Ms. Nightshade. I was rude and presumptuous yesterday, not knowing


    who you really were and making all those nasty remarks. I hope you can forgive my foolishness and


    not hold it against me.”


    ??? Xanthea was utterly baffled by this sudden apology.


    Had she heard right? This die–hard Orion fan, after being told that Xanthea was Orion’s goddess and


    having been physically subdued by her after a night of heavy drinking, was now apologizing?


    Had she been knocked silly or had she been knocked into submission?


    “Xan, Queenie’s such a proud person and she’s never lowered her head to anyone before. She came


    all the way here today just to apologize to you. Aren’t you gonna forgive her and sit down for a meal


    together?” Catching the hint in her cousin’s words, Queenie choked up and added, “Ms. Nightshade, if


    you could find it in your heart to forgive me, please stay for a meal.”


    Xanthea: “O–Okay.”


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    “Xan!” Matthew looked at her anxiously.


    He couldn’t believe that Orion, just to keep Xan for a meal, had gone to such lengths, even getting the


    entire Marlowe family involved!


    Under this circumstance, he couldn’t begin to imagine what it would cost him to pursue Xan in the


    future. Could he evenpete against him? Would she really remain unswayed in such a relentless


    pursuit?


    After all, she was already reconsidering.


    “Matt, it’s a six or seven hour drive home anyway; we’re not in a rush this moment. Since the Marlowe


    family has extended such a warm invitation, why not stay for breakfast?”


    Leonard crossed his arms, a triumphant smile on his face, “Mr. Martinez, if you don’t mind, why not stay


    and join us?”


    Matthew clenched his fists secretly, his face grim.


    He had said those things to Orion and Leonard, and staying now would just be embarrassing himself


    further. Who knew how they would tease him at the breakfast table.


    “Xan, I tracked your IP and rushed to Everde overnight not just because I was worried about your


    safety, but because you said so many strange things on the phonest night. I was afraid something


    was wrong between us; I was restless all night.”


    After he finished, Xanthea’s expression suddenly changed.


    Strange things? Something wrong? What on earth had she told himst night that made him so


    suspicious?!


    Samuel had mentioned that every time she got drunk, she would


    Spill her secrets, answering any question


    and revealing even the pranks she yed as a child. If she didn’t want her secrets discovered, she


    should


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    never drink!


    In her new life, her biggest secret was gathering evidence to ruin both Matthew and Miranda on the day


    of the engagement.


    She hadn’t spilled that too, had she?


    “Matt.” Xanthea frowned, tentatively looking at him, “What did I sayst night that has you so worried