Chapter 12

Xanthea couldn’t believe how quickly his ears could turn so red, as if he was touched by magic. She paused, noting the curious gaze of the guests surrounding them, and added, “Not here, but when it’s just the two of us.”

As she spoke, the man’s ears flushed even deeper, and the red even crept down his neck.

Xanthea was s

stunned. He was a grown man; what was the big deal about taking off his shirt to show her something? Was he really that shy?

Wait a minute!

Did he misunderstand something?

She just wanted to see if he had the iris tattoo on his chest, to confirm if he was her lifesaver. He couldn’t possibly think she was proposing some sort of indecent exchange,

could he?

Realizing the possible misunderstanding, Xanthea saw the intense gaze in his dark eyes ignite like a spark and rapidly turn into a blazing flame. The heat in his eyes, now tinged with red, seemed ready to consume her completely.

Oh no!

That terrifying look in his eyes.

He must think she was insulting him!

Xanthea quickly waved her hands, trying to explain, “Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mean it like that. I heard you had some unique marks, and I was just curious to see them. If it’s not convenient for you to show me, even a photo would do!”

as if she was some kind of bul demanding

urgency, she raised her voice, which attracted the attention of Cedric standing

Unique marks?

burns inflicted by the CEO’s stepmother when he

Nightshade be so

it. Why had she suddenly changed her attitude towards the CEO, smiling and helping him out when she had always been cold and dismissive

planning to do

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had his lips pressed tightly

not angry anymore? But why did it feel so

“No.”

man’s response was cold, and Xanthea almost doubted her

No?

heir position of the Lockwood Group in exchange for just a glance at his

he unhesitatingly shield her from harm, even contemplating ending his own life after her supposed death?

thump thump” The phone rang, and after Cedric answered, he hurriedly said to Orion, “Mr. Lockwood, Chairman Lockwood called. He

and Orion? Heirs

Orion must not

finished speaking, Xanthea grabbed Orion’s wrist, “You

is urgent, please don’t interfere with the

competition and bizarrely stake a billion dollars to g to Orion, and why was she now stopping him from attending

she wasn’t that close

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