My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 164

Xanthea apologized profusely, "I'm so sorry, how about I send you the diner's address and you can go with Jason?"

"No need."

Ben shook his head, "If it's not with you, it's not the same. I'll just grab something quick at the studio. But remember, you owe me one now. Don't forget to make it up to me next time."

"Absolutely!" Xanthea laughed, "I've got to run now."

"Goodbye."

Ben watched her retreating figure; his smile slowly faded as she walked away.

She had been on the phone just now, and it seemed like she said Orion?

Orion Lockwood, chairman of the Twin Towers and the elusive power behind Starlight Media, owned an extensive business empire that spread across the country and he was also the youngest tycoon listed in the international Forbes rankings.

The last time they planned to have lunch, Xanthea left midway, supposedly to meet him, and that fancy LANDSCAPE handkerchief she carried matched his style too.

Jason watched Xanthea’s hurried departure and wondered aloud, "Ben, Ms. Nightshade has stood you up twice now. What or who could possibly be more important than you?"

In the industry, countless celebrities lined up to dine with Ben, only to be declined. Yet, he had warmly invited her twice and both times she had declined the invitations!

If it weren't for Ben's feelings for her, Jason would think she was incredibly ungrateful!

Ben turned away, "A formidable competitor."

A formidable competitor?

Ben was the heir to the Jones family fortune, the sole successor of the Jones Group, a celebrated actor who had swept all major awards in the entertainment industry, and had millions of followers on Twitter. Who could possibly rival him?