Chapter 134
Xylia did not go to the studio.
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After returning home, she told her brothers that she was going to the design studio before setting off.
She thought about Joshua the entire way.
On one hand, she was angry that Joshua had deceived her; from beginning to end, Joshua had been putting on an act in front of her.
Even when Orion fabricated her identity as the daughter of the Garcia family, Joshua, who knew everything, still did not tell her the truth.
She felt as if she were a fool, laying herself bare before him, while he remained concealed, like a matryoshka doll, refusing to reveal his true self.
On the other hand, Joshua had indeed been the person who had helped her the most during this period.
She had neither the reason nor the standing to be angry with him.
Yet it was precisely this internal conflict that flowed through her heart, leaving her uncertain about how to face him.
The phone kept buzzing with messages and calls from Joshua.
Xylia neither checked them nor replied.
It was not until she had sat in front of the drawing board for nearly an hour, with her phone remaining silent for a long time, that she seemed to come to herself and finally unlocked her phone.
In the message sent by Joshua, instead of a lengthy explanation as one might expect, he simply asked her if they could meet to talk.
Xylia replied: [I’ve been a bit busy lately. Let’s chat again when I have some free time.]
It was only after two minutes that she received a message from Joshua.
Joshua: [I’ll wait for you at the studio tomorrow. If you don’t come, I’ll make trouble.]
It was a blatant threat.
Xylia tossed her phone aside and crossed her arms, sulking,
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She couldn’t help but fume, ‘He deceived me, and yet he’s so brazen about it?‘
A knocking sound was heard at the door.
After steadying herself, Xylia said, “Come in.”
Leon pushed open the door and entered the design studio.
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Today, it was rare for his schedule not to be tight, so he went home. He had hoped to chat with Xylia, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time. Unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived home, she shut herself in the design studio.
He had no choice but to carry a cup of milk as he went to look for her. “Xylia, I heated some milk for you.”
Xylia took the milk, thanked Leon, and then looked at him with a puzzled expression. “How come you’re back already, Leon? Haven’t you been busy these past few days?”
Leon complained grumpily, “You heartless thing, I haven’t been back in so long–don’t you
miss me?”
Xylia took a sip of milk and asked doubtfully, “Aren’t you going to participate in a dating reality show? I thought you would be quite busy during this period.”
Leon’s eyes widened. “How did you know I was going to participate in the dating show?”
The matter in which he would participate had only just been finalized; even his agent had only just been informed.
Leon continued in shock, “Girl, even though I’m your idol, you’re really something else! I just got scolded by Stella, and you already know I’m joining a dating show?”
Xylia hesitated a bit. “Well… I have only heard about it.”
She heard about it from that glamorous female celebrity.
However, she did not tell Leon about encountering that celebrity.
She suddenly looked at Leon with keen interest and asked, “Leon, which female celebrity are you planning to hype up on the romance reality show?”
It was unclear whether it was just Xylia’s imagination, but Leon’s eyes seemed to soften slightly when that celebrity was mentioned.
He sat cross–legged in front of Xylia and looked at her with a smile.
Just as Xylia was getting ready to watch the drama unfold, Leon spoke softly, “You’ll see once
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it’s broadcast.”
Xylia was rendered speechless.
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She had considered asking Leon for the name of that celebrity, but upon reflection, she realized that searching online would be more reliable.
“Fine. Whatever.” Xylia finished her milk in one gulp and set the cup aside. “But Leon, your career is booming right now–wouldn’t participating in a dating reality show affect you?”
“Of course, it will.” Leon flipped through Xylia’s sketches and said calmly, “Once I participate in the romance reality show, a significant number of my girlfriend fans will undoubtedly stop liking me.”
Puzzled, Xylia asked, “So will you still participate?”
Leon said nonchalantly, “I am an actor, not a traffic star. Being in a relationship or getting married has little impact on me.”
As expected of the best actor, when he made that statement, he spoke with genuine confidence.
Xylia caught a keyword from his remarks, rolled her eyes, and looked at Leon with a mischievous smile. “Relationship? Get married? Leon, you don’t have someone you like in the dating show you joined, do you?”
Leon raised an eyebrow. “Of course. Why would I go to that thing otherwise?”
He just admitted it so directly.
Xylia’s passion for gossip was burning so intensely, it felt as if flames were shooting up to the top of her head.
She moved closer to Leon and asked, “What’s my future sister–in–law’s name? How did you meet her? You haven’t won her over yet, have you? How do you plan to win her over?”
Observing Xylia’s evident enthusiasm, Leon chose not to keep her in suspense. “I won’t tell you who it is until I’ve made it. I have come to seek your advice.”
Xylia quickly thought of something. “Are you asking me how to woo her?”
Leon nodded solemnly.
Xylia frowned. “However, since I do not know her at all, how can I offer you any advice?”
“You don’t need to’give me any advice–I just need to buy a little something for her. When do you have time? Will you go shopping with me?” said Leon.
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Xylia looked troubled. “However, my schedule is rather tight this week…”
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Xylia had just accepted a new order. Within one week, she must not only complete the design drawings but also produce the finished garments. The timeline was extremely tight.
Leon shrugged his shoulders. “No worries, I’m not free this week either. Let me know when you’re done, and when I’m free, let’s go together.”
Xylia nodded. “Sure.”
Leon let out a long sigh of relief, looked at Xylia, and exclaimed, “Having a sister is truly wonderful!”
Xylia looked at Leon slyly. “How do you
intend to repay me?”
“Transferring money to you right away!” Leon immediately took out his phone, but was stopped by Xylia.
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