Chapter 164


    Xanthea apologized profusely, “I’m so sorry, how about I send you the diner’s address and you can go


    with Jason?”


    “No need.”


    Ben shook his head, “If it’s not with you, it’s not the same. I’ll just grab something quick at the studio.


    But remember, you owe me one now. Don’t forget to make it up to me next time.”


    “Absolutely!” Xantheaughed, “I’ve got to run now.”


    “Goodbye.”


    Ben watched her retreating figure; his smile slowly faded as she walked away.


    She had been on the phone just now, and it seemed like she said Orion?


    Orion Lockwood, chairman of the Twin Towers and the elusive power behind Starlight Media, owned an


    extensive business empire that spread across the country and he was also the youngest tycoon listed


    in the international Forbes rankings.


    Thest time they nned to have lunch, Xanthea left midway, supposedly to meet him, and that fancy


    LANDSCAPE handkerchief she carried matched his style too,


    Jason watched Xanthea’s hurried departure and wondered aloud, “Ben, Ms. Nightshade has stood you


    up twice now. What or who could possibly be more important than you?”


    In the industry, countless celebrities lined up to dine with Ben, only to be declined. Yet, he had warmly


    Invited her twice and both times she had declined the invitations!


    If it weren’t for Ben’s feelings for her, Jason would think she was incredibly ungrateful!


    Ben turned away, “A formidablepetitor.”


    A formidablepetitor?


    Ben was the heir to the Jones family fortune, the sole sessor of the Jones Group, a celebrated actor


    who had swept all major awards in the entertainment industry, and had millions of followers on Twitter.


    Who could possibly rival him?


    At the Twin Towers café.


    “Ms. Nightshade, over here!”


    Cedric, sitting by the window, saw Xanthea and quickly stood to wave her over.


    Xanthea scanned the café, making sure he was alone, then asked, “If we’re meeting at yourpany’s


    building, why isn’t Orion here?”


    “Ms. Nightshade, please, have some coffee first.”


    Cedric pushed a cappino towards her and sighed after a few seconds.


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    “The boss is sick.”


    “What?” Xanthea paused while setting down her purse, “Sick?”


    “Yes, he’s been running a fever for three days now, a severe one, and he hasn’t told anyone or taken


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    medication. He’s been busier than ever at work, acting like a tireless robot. Sometimes, he might go an


    entire day without eating, and he never sleeps regrly.”


    “Last night, around three in the morning, he suddenly called me to bring some documents over. When I


    arrived, I discovered he had been working all night. Out of curiosity, I wanted to see when he would


    leave for home. I saw his office light stay on until dawn. I don’t even know if he slept at all.”


    “Why would he do that?” Xanthea was stunned, “Is the Lockwood Group in trouble?”


    “No, the operations are running smoothly.”


    “Then he must be out of his mind!” she raised her voice unconsciously, “He had such a high fever, yet


    he did not take medication, nor take rest, and still worked like crazy; does he not want to live?!”


    Looking at her intensely concerned expression, Cedric was somewhat puzzled, “Ms. Nightshade, do


    you. care about the boss too?”


    Cedric shook his head as if he had asked a foolish question.