Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“Orion, I am happy with where I am currently,” she said quietly.

She was not Wesley’s girlfriend but she could take anything she was given: his company and his protection. She was satisfied with that.

Orion’s face was painted with disappointment. He grabbed a glass of liquor and chugged it.

“As long as you’re happy. Anyway, when will you start working in my company?” It was clear that Orion no longer wanted to continue talking about love. Blair caught on when he switched the topic back to work.

“I originally planned on getting back to work after the New Year, but since you’re so busy and in need of more staff, I can start tomorrow or the day after.” The New Year was still a month from now. Blair had wanted to rest during that time and then go job hunting after the festival.

Orion nodded without hesitation, “That’s great. I need your help. Get ready tomorrow and come to work from the day after. Okay?”

“Okay!” Blair agreed promptly.

socializing with everyone in the room. Soon, it was 11:40, only twenty minutes until midnight. Everyone was still elated, ordering more and more drinks. It didn’t look Like they were planning to end the party soon, so she decided to bid everyone farewell. After all, she promised Wesley she would

red wine and

on, Blair,” he

L A ‘s L I B R A R

a little bit Longer! We rarely get the chance to hang out together. I’ll just drive you

glasses of red wine. She didn’t want more, neither could she

her.

bother. I’LL just get a cab.” She didn’t Like bothering people. Or, a more apt sentence would be

big deal. I have my driver. He’ll drive us home.” Orion insisted on helping her.

to try and take

have to get back home before midnight. You have work to do tomorrow and besides, we’ll be colleagues from the day after that. There’ll be plenty

in, putting down the

But I’ll come with you. My driver and I will take you