Chapter 169


    Xanthea looked perplexed. “Why didn’t you just tell me directly?”


    “Although I’ve known him for a while, we haven’t spent much time together. He always seems so aloof


    and indifferent, like he’s not really interested in anything. I can’t figure out what he likes. Since you’re


    his


    assistant, you must know everything about him!”


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    The CEO indeed didn’t seem to have any particr interests, except for one person, whom he


    treasured obsessively.


    Perhaps, loving her had exhausted all his energy.


    The CEO always keeps his personal feelings separate from work, so I don’t know much. But rather


    than what he likes, I think what he needs is more important. Given his current condition, what he really


    needs is probably sleep. Only proper rest can help him recover faster.”


    “Sleep?” Xanthea was puzzled. “Is there anything I can do? I mean, I can’t just join him in bed, can I?”


    “Actually, you can!”


    Cedric suddenly had his eyes light up at the suggestion, which confused Xanthea.


    “No, Ms. Nightshade, don’t get me wrong. I just remembered thest time on the ne, you fell asleep


    next to him, and soon after, he fell asleep too.”


    “It’s really amazing. The CEO has had severe insomnia, and he can’t sleep well in unfamiliar


    environments or if there are strangers around. But somehow, he falls asleep when he sees you. It’s like


    magic.”


    Xanthea was stunned. Was her presence really that soothing?


    At the Glory Building, the set of “Realm of Illusions.”


    In the editing room, Kevin was swiftly reviewing the footage from the morning’s shoot. When it was the


    turn of Phoenix–Xanthea’s character–he slowed down the yback, admiring every expression and


    movement she made. Suddenly, a tall shadow fell across therge monitor, apanied by barely


    audible, steady footsteps.


    Feeling curious, Kevin turned around and immediately smiled upon seeing the man. “Ah, Mr.


    Lockwood? What brings you here today?”


    The man stood at the doorway, having his gaze intensely fixed on the girl on the screen, he was


    seemingly lost in thought.


    Kevin noticed his interest and proudly said, “Mr. Lockwood, you really have an eye for talent! Xanthea


    is a natural at ying Phoenix. I was worried that her vibrant personality and delicate appearance


    might not suit the role. But in front of the camera, she transformspletely, bringing the character to


    life impressively, For her first role, her performance is extraordinary. She’s destined for great things.”


    Orion watched the girl on the screen, who looked both alluring andmanding, so different from her


    usual self. His–hand clenched slightly, as if trying to grasp something just out of reach,


    Though she was right there, just a screen away, she seemed more distant than ever–so far that not


    even her shadow seemed willing to stay in his world.


    “Where’s Xanthea?”


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    His voice was low and husky. Kevin looked disappointed. “Oh, Mr. Lockwood, you came to see Xan?


    Unlucky timing. She just took the afternoon off, didn’t say where she was going, just mentioned it was


    something important. She probably won’t be back today.”


    Orion had his eyes narrowed, hiding a bitter smirk.


    “Send me that video segment.”


    “Sure, right away!”