Chapter 321


    Under a hazy night sky, where the clear moonlight danced upon the tranquil embrace of sleep, Xanthea


    felt a presence whispering by her ear for what seemed like an etemity. It lingered until the break of


    dawn, nting a gentle kiss upon her forehead before tucking her In and vanishing into the night.


    Realm of lusions, Group B filming.


    “Bang


    The staff opened a party popper, and glittering streamers flew,nding on Benjamin Jones. Kevin Smith


    walked over to congratte him. ‘Benjamin, congrats on wrapping up!”


    Thank you, director. It was a pleasure working with you.”


    “Movie King.” From outside the crowd, Ryan walked over holding a bouquet of flowers. “These are from


    Ms. Xanthea Nightshade. She wishes you all the best on wrapping up!”


    Benjamin took the flowers from him, his gaze softening at the sight of the vibrant sunflowers and lilies-


    symbolizing victory, honor, andsting friendship.


    “Where is she now?”


    “Me. Xanthea Nightshade is with Group A and couldn’t leave, so she asked me to bring the flowers.”


    “Knock, knock, knock.”


    Group A resting room.


    A knock came at the door. Xanthea was reading her script and didn’t even look up. “Come in.”


    Before she saw anyone, a floral scent wafted in. Curious, she put down the script and saw Benjamin in


    his costume.


    “Benjamin? It’s you?”


    “Congrattions on wrapping up today! Sorry, the filming schedule here is too tight, I couldn’te


    over myself.”


    “It’s okay, the thought counts.” Benjamin nced at the bouquet he held, “I hope I didn’t disturb you?”


    “No, no, it’s lunchtime now. Have a seat.”


    Xanthea poured him a ss of water. Benjamin noticed the mug next to her script wasn’t the one he


    had given herst time, but one. that matched her handkerchief–both were gifts from Orion.


    Last time, when Orion visited the set, he had subtly asserted his im, hinting at an unusual


    rtionship with Xan, and Xan hadn’t exined. He should have kept his distance, but he was


    unwilling


    It was the first time he liked someone so much, he shouldn’t end it before even trying, before even


    confessing.


    “Drink some water” Xanthea offered, “Once this series wraps up, I’ll treat you to a meal!”


    “Can we still have meals together?”


    “Of course! Even though the series is wrapping up, we’re still friends.” Xanthea replied looking at him in


    confusion. No, it’s not that it’s that I don’t want to continue having meals with you just as a friend.”


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


    Benjamin set down his ss and looked at her seriously. “Xan, actually from the first time I saw you, I


    liked you.


    That day at Oll hea Media, you were standing at the office door, your hair gently blown by the wind,


    your bright eyes and white teeth, pure and charming, like a heroine from aic book, so beautiful that


    I couldn’t take my eyes off you,”


    But it’s not just your looks. Getting to know you, I’ve been drawn to your personality, your genuine soul.


    In the entertainment industry, Ive seen all sorts of beautiful faces and met many excellent girls, but


    rarely have I encountered a pure soul.


    “Your eyesck the scheming and ttery unique to this industry, and you don’t have the usual


    admiration and pretense other girls show when they see me. Being with you is pressure–free; it


    inspires me, and always makes me want to smile foolishly


    I’ve never felt this way about anyone else. I wanted to take things slow, but..