Chapter 358


    “Thanks, Orl


    Xanthea happily took the deboned sardine and started eating.


    “Oh, did Ie at just the right time? Just in time for luncht”


    A clear and cheerful voice suddenlye from outside, making everyone turn their heads.


    “Oliver?”


    “Uncle”


    Xanthea stood up happily and gave him a subtle wink. Oliver signaled back, indicating he got the


    message and was on the mission!


    Susanna: “Oliver, why didn’t you let us know you wereing?”


    “What, am I not weed when there are guests?”


    “Of course not, Zora, set another ce!”


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    “Mr. Lopez”


    Orion was about to stand up, but Oliver gently pushed him back into his seat, “No formalities. We’re


    practically family here, after all!”


    ??


    Everyone looked at him in confusion. They hadn’t exined the rtionship between Orion and Xan to


    him yet, how did he


    “Why are you all staring at me? My precious niece told me everything long ago. Or do you really think


    my visit today was just a coincidence?” Oliver said, taking a sip of the 1787 Chateau Lafite Rothschild.


    “What a fine wine! And Zora, your cooking skills have improved leaps and bounds!”


    Zora: “Oh, it’s not me. All these were cooked by Mr. Lockwood.”


    “Really?” Oliver, already quite satisfied with Orion, looked even more impressed, “Orion is truly


    exceptional. Xan will be very happy with him.”


    Orion: “Thank you, Uncle.”


    Hearing Orion call him uncle filled Oliver with a deep sense of joy andfort. From the first day he


    met this talented young man, he could hardly imagine that one day he would be his niece’s


    fiancé. What a twist of fate!


    “Hahaha, fantastic! Sister, I’m the first he’s called intimately, right?”


    I was the first!”


    Samuel blurted out without thinking. Xanthea couldn’t help butugh, “Samuel, does this mean you’ve


    epted him?”


    Too many words lead to mistakes!


    “It doesn’t matter who’s first. What matters is that I’m here today to vouch for Orion.” Oliver put down


    his wine ss, looking earnestly at them, “Sister, brother–inw, I know you’re wary of anyone


    pursuing Xan because of what happened with Matthew.”


    “But I’ve known Orion for many years. I know his character and integrity well. He’spletely


    trustworthy, and most importantly, he genuinely loves Xan.”


    “From the time Xan entered the entertainment industry–auditions, business offers, being chased by


    obsessive fans, struggles with acting–Orion has been there supporting and taking care of her behind


    the scenes. Hearing she was going to be on Adventure Blitz Two Days, One Night, he even put aside


    his work to join the show. You’ve seen that, haven’t you?”


    Christopher and Susanna nodded. They were indeed surprised to see Orion on the show, thinking


    back, it was clear he was taking extra care of Xan.


    “As for Matthew, he approached Xan to use the Nightshade Group for his own gain. But what could


    Orion possibly want from Xan, other


    than her love?”


    “Exactly!” Xanthea nodded eagerly, seeing her parents wavering, she quickly added, “Mom, Dad,


    there’s something I’ve never told you. The person who saved me at theke on mying–of–age day


    was Orion!”