<b>Chapter </b><b>134 </b>
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,ying 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 toe to herself and finally unlocked her phone.
In the message sent by Joshua, instead of a lengthy exnation as one might expect, he simply asked her if they could meet to talk.
Xylia replied: [I’ve been a bit busytely. Let’s chat again when I have some free time.]
It was only after two minutes that she received a message from Joshua.
Joshua<b>: </b>[I’ll wait for you at the studio tomorrow. If you don’te, I’ll make trouble.]
It was a tant 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. “Howe you’re back already, Leon? Haven’t you been busy these past few <i>days</i>?”
Leonined grumpily, “You heartless thing, I haven’t been back in so long–don’t you
miss me?<b>” </b>
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 Ste, 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 morous 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 nning to hype up on the romance reality show?”
<b>It </b>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<b>.</b>”
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 nonchntly, “I am an actor, not a traffic star. Being in a rtionship 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. “Rtionship? 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 mes were shooting up to the top of her head.
She moved closer to Leon and asked, “What’s my future sister–inw’s name? How did you meet her? You haven’t won her over yet, have you? How do you n 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 havee 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 epted a new order. Within one week, she must not onlyplete 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 eximed, “Having a sister is truly wonderful!<b>” </b>
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.
She shook her head. “That’s not necessary. I have more than enough money. Can you give me a few of your autographed photos?”
Leon looked confused. “Is that all you want? A few of my autographed photos?”
Xylia nodded.
Leon patted Xylia on the shoulder in a heartfelt manner, looking at her with heartfelt gratification. “As expected of my sister, your taste is out of this world.”
Leon stood up and ran out of the design studio. A few minutester, he ran back in with quick, lively footsteps, holding a stack of signed photographs.
There were thirty of them.
He patted his chest proudly. “If you ever need more autographed photos, just tell me!”
Xylia held the signed photographs and smiled helplessly as she watched Leon’s departing figure.
But somehow, she felt great.
Leon, her brother, was a renowned film actor, so she could take as many autographed photos <b>as </b>she wanted. Thinking back to her days as a fan of Leon, she felt like she was over the moon.
After her talk with Leon, Xylia’s mood also improved significantly.
She took out the drawing board and began to sketch the design ording to Gina’s specifications.
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The next day, Xylia went to the studio as agreed.
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Early in the morning, she saw Joshua standing at the entrance of the studio, looking at the gradually forming studio with his head lowered, seemingly lost in thought.
Upon seeing Xylia get out of the car, Joshua hurried over. “Hey, Xylia! Let’s find somewhere to sit and talk.”
Xylia nodded.
They entered a dessert shop, found an outdoor seat on the second floor, and sat down.
Joshua was the first to speak. “It was wrong of me to conceal my identity from you, and I apologize for that.”
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