Upon hearing this, Xanthea shot up from her bed and exclaimed, âThat swindler doubled the price on you, Uncle! You fell right into his trap. Youâve got to cancel the deal!â
Oliver smiled, âItâs too late for that, the contract is already signed. Xan, as long as you play your role obediently, Iâll earn back the money, right?â
The money could be earned back, but the indignation remained!
Xantheaâs perfectly manicured nails left deep marks on the edge of the bed. Orion, having targeted and toyed with her for so long was one thing, but to actually swindle money from her uncle was utterly despicable and abhorrent!
She was seriously considering adding him to her blacklist, right after Matthew and Miranda!
âBy the way, Xan, the police have already started investigating the explosion at the audition, but the motorcycle was so badly damaged that no traces were left. According to Ryan, he had it thoroughly checked at the shop before he even suggested using the Tron light cycle. The detailed proof and the test ride videos by the shop staff are still on file at the company. There was not a single problem.â
âNot a single problem? How is that possible? The clutch, brakes, and the smell of the oil were all problematic.â
âWhat? Even the clutch and brakes were problematic? Those are basic checks; the shop staff couldnât possibly overlook them.â
Oliver frowned, âThe motorcycle must have been tampered with after it arrived at the Glory Building. Xan, among the actors competing for the Phoenix role with you, has anyone ever had a conflict with you or hold a grudge?â
Having weathered many storms in the entertainment industry, Oliver was accustomed to seeing underhanded tactics for grabbing resources and opportunities. But someone attempting to endanger Xanâs life was a new low. He wouldnât let them get away with it once he found out who it was!
The first person that popped into Xantheaâs mind was Isabella, but it couldnât be her. Isabella might be petty, but she was upfront about her feelings and never resorted to sneaky tactics. Plus, from the moment she arrived at the Glory Building, she hadnât taken her eyes off Xanthea.
But other than her, Xanthea didnât really know the other actors. Who else could want to harm her?
âI donât know.â
Xanthea shook her head. Oliver solemnly replied, âDonât worry, Iâll investigate one by one and get to the bottom of this!â
Knock, knock, knock!
âXan, Xan, open up quickly!â
My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace ï¤Chapter 94 Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
ï¤Chapter 1927 Falling For My Contractual Wife (Brian and Grace)
ï¤Chapter 782 âXan, are you alright?â
Suddenly, a series of urgent shouts came from outside the door.
Upon opening it, Xanthea was immediately swamped by a crowd, barely managing to step back before Ethan and Samuel lunged forward, engulfing her in a tight hug, âXan, are you okay? We heard about the motorcycle explosion at the audition, it almost scared us to death!â
âUh~â
Sandwiched so tightly between them like a burger patty, Xanthea nearly suffocated, âI was fine; but now youâre about to squeeze the life out of me!â
Ethan and Samuel quickly let her go.
Xanthea gasped for air, wondering how all these grown menâs first reaction to everything was to pounceâwhether it was Ethan, Samuel, or even Orion.
Wait, why did she even think of that despicable wretch!
Shaking her head, Xanthea looked at them in confusion, âEthan, werenât you supposed to be conducting an important experiment today? Why are you here? And Samuel, werenât you on a business trip?â