NovelEnglishChapter 193 "Good Lord, a golf club worth over 2 million? I've never even heard of such a thing! Chairman Lockwood really is the wealthiest man in Crestwood!" "Chairman Lockwood giving such a prized possession to Mr. Samuel Nightshade must mean more than just congratulations, right? Could it be that the Lockwood Group and the Nightshade Group are planning al collaboration?" "Samuel, can I take a picture with this club?" Christopher looked at Susanna, clearly overwhelmed, "Even if Chairman Lockwood wanted to thank Xan, isn't this gift a bit too extravagant?" JOVA Oliver chuckled. Indeed, it was quite lavish just to give it to Samuel, but if it was a move to court Xan, then it was perfectly justified.
"Xan, Samuel really owes you one today!" Samuel clutched the golf club lovingly, "A genuine work from Simon! I never even dared to dream of this." Xanthea watched the priceless golf club, remembering the exorbitantly priced jewelry Orion had shown her on the plane. As always, he didn't hold back when it cto spending.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe chatter and glances of everyone in the banquet hall were fixated on the golf club, including Xanthea. Matthew awkwardly closed the watch box he held, which was unnoticed by anyone, his face souring. Today was Samuel's birthday, and he had splurged on this watch hoping to show the Nightshade family his sincerity toward Xan, only to have Orion steal the spotlight with a golf club! He and Samuel weren't close, and there were no business dealings between the Lockwood Group and the Nightshade family. Clearly, sending such a valuable golf club, he was aimed at Xan! Orion was making moves. Just in case, Matthew needed to secure his engagement to Xan soon. The Nightshade family was known for their integrity; once a promise was made, it was definitely unbreakable. There was still stuntil the engagement, but he hadn't proposed to Xan yet.
The party continued until 11:30 PM. After seeing off the guests, Xanthea returned to the hall and saw Susanna sitting in a corner, secretly wiping tears.
"Mom, what's wrong?" "Xan." Susanna took her hand, choking up. "It's nothing, dear. I just felt a bit sad seeing the family together at dinner, all but missing Miranda.
As Xanthea heard the n"Miranda", her expression shifted subtly. Her mother could never imagine that the daughter she had lovingly raised for over a decade was living on them while nurturing vile thoughts, greedy and scheming to seize the family fortune and harm her own sister.
She had disguised herself too well. Driving her out was impossible; even if she died, it'd only leave her parents with a lingering pain. The only way was to expose her with those filthy photos and reveal her true cos to everyone.
"I'm here. Am I less important to you than my sister?" Nonsense Susanna scolded gently. "You're my own flesh and blood; of course you matter the most." 1/2 Chapter 193 "That's it. And soon, you won't be sad."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Why?" Susanna looked puzzled at her daughter's confident demeanor.
60 Xanthea smiled, "Because the hospital called. They said Miranda's recovering well and should be discharged soon. "That's good."
After comforting her mother, Xanthea ran to the back garden, intending to call Orion about today@gift the sent. But noticing the twas nearly midnight and not wanting to disturb him, she decided against it.
Putting away her phone, she was about to head back inside when she bumped into a stumbling, drunk Matthew reeking of alcohol.
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