Chapter 260


    Xanthea bit her lip, her wet eyes blinking innocently, making her look pure and pitiable. “Maybe I should


    talk to him, ask him to look after my sister a bit more.”


    “Who needs your charity!”


    Olivia was fuming at Xanthea’s fake innocent act, but she held back her anger as the live stream


    camera swung towards her.


    She wanted to tear her mouth out!


    “It must be because Xan is just too adorable!”


    Olivia was livid, but Nelson was captivated by her vulnerable fa?ade. He always had a thing for the


    sweet, frail girls who seemed like they needed protection. Just as he was about to lean in and continue


    their conversation, a familiar voice halted him.


    Nelson.*


    Nelson stiffened and turned slowly to see Orion not far off, murmuring to himself, “Why does Mr.


    Lockwood always single me out? Could he be into me? No way, right?”


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    There were always rumors in the entertainment industry about top executives having a thing for


    supporting male stars, and now it seemed to be his turn. Though he had acted in a romance drama, he


    was straight!


    Nelson quickly approached Orion, and upon seeing Orion’s stern, handsome face, his resolve wavered.


    If it were anyone else, maybe not, but Mr. Lockwood…


    “Mr. Lockwood, did you need something?”


    Thirsty?”


    Orion pulled a bottle of mineral water from an ice bucket.


    After 40 minutes in the sun, Nelson was parched and overheated. Seeing the ice–cold water, his eyes


    lit up. “Yeah, yeah, yeah, I am!”


    Orion twisted off the cap.


    In his excitement, Nelson nearly lost all hisposure.


    With Mr. Lockwood being so handsome and considerate, if he wanted to bend the rules for him, he was


    willing!


    Xanthea, puzzled, looked over, wondering what they were talking about when Isabe nudged her arm.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    “?” she looked quizzically at her, and Isabe coughed, “Learned the tips from sister?”


    your


    “What?”


    “That whole fake innocent act.”


    “You seem to know her well. What are you getting at?”


    Xanthea thought Isabe was just setting her up for some sarcastic remark but was taken aback by her


    next question, “Does it work… on all your family?”


    “Uh?”


    “Like, your brother.”


    “My brother?” Xanthea thought for a moment, “Maybe it will work out on Samuel, but not on Big Bro.”


    “Why? What does he fall for?”


    Isabe asked eagerly, and Xanthea was surprised, “Why do you want to know?”


    It’s nothing… I’m just curious.”


    Realizing she might have exposed something, Isabe quickly mmed up.


    Xanthea frowned, sensing something off about her, as if she was trying to dig up some information.


    Minutester, Nelson returned, looking drenched and disheveled.


    Xanthea had only zoned out for a moment to see him transformed into a soaked mess, and she was


    utterly confused. “Nelson, what happened to you?”


    Martin burst outughing nearby, “Hahaha, I saw it! He must have been too hot, asked Mr. Lockwood to


    give him a wash.


    In front of the camera, Nelson was at a loss for words, almost on the verge of tears.


    He had thought Mr. Lockwood’s attention meant something more personal, only to find out he just


    wanted to cool him down!


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    As he watched Orion unscrew the bottle, his world bloomed with possibilities; but only for the cold


    water to pour over his head, snapping him back to reality.