Chapter 317


    Susanna rose from her seat with a puzzled look, “What brings you here? You didn’t tell me in advance.”


    Oliver nced at Xanthea, I just finished work and was passing by, so I came in to grab a meal.”


    Christopher said, “Zora, get another set of tableware!”


    “Right away!”


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


    Oliver took his seat. In fact, he had rushed over after hearing that Matthew w was nning to propose


    to Xan.


    Xan was already with Orion, so she was bound to tum Matthew down!


    But she hadn’t told her family anything. Her sister and brother inw were the type who valued


    promises and reputations highly Refusing Matthew abruptly and changing her mind would surely lead


    to them reprimanding Xan; he had toe and stand by his precious niece.


    Xanthea noticed his womed nces from the moment he came in, and she had an ominous feeling.


    “Uncle, you’re just in time! Matthew continued, “Tve nned a proposal ceremony tomorrow night. I


    want to ask Xan to marry me.”


    “Xan, is that okay?”


    As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes turned toward Xanthea. With a sweet smile, Xanthea


    responded, “I’ll go along with whatever Matt arranges.”


    This answer was expected by everyone except Oliver!


    Oliver was stunned.


    She agreed?!


    This was nonsense! She was already with Orion; how could she agree to Matthew’s proposal!


    Was she afraid of being scolded if she spoke up? Or was her heart still wavering between the two?


    Matthew was one thing, but Orion wasn’t someone she could waver with


    If he found out about this, the consequences would be unimaginable. The entire efforts of the entire


    Nightshade Group couldn’t save


    her.


    She had assured him time and again that she would handle this matter, but now it seemed to be getting


    moreplicated. If she didn’t have the courage to sort it out, then he, as her uncle, would have to


    step in.


    “Really? Thats great!”


    Matthew was overjoyed at her response.


    He had been somewhat anxious, worried that Xan might reconsider their rtionship because of


    Orion’s influence. But she had agreed so readily


    He shouldn’t have doubted her, his Xan had always loved him the most!


    “Ha ha-” Christopherughed. “You kid, both families have already agreed on the wedding date, and


    still, you insist on having a proposal ceremony beforehand. Isn’t that a bit much?”


    “Matthew is just showing how much he cares. It’s all willingly done, no matter howplicated the


    process. He’s not like you, who doesn’t understand what romance means.


    Susanna was also pleased with Matthew’s gesture, “By the way, Matthew, a proposal doesn’t need to


    be as grand as an engagement. Keep it simple!”


    “For Xan, nothing is too much” He handed aguest list to Christopher and Susanna, “Here are the


    guests I n to invite. If there’s anyone missing, feel free to add them!”


    “That’s way too many, Matthew. It’s just a proposal, no need for such a big fuss. Just invite close family


    and friends, plus Samuel, Ethan, Miranda–Xan, you can invite your close friends too. Tell them it’s a


    party, the proposal should be a surprise for everyone!”


    “Got it.”


    “Zora, bring two bottles of wine from the cor. Let’s all celebrate!”


    “Okay”