My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

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!”

more of a creeper, as if she was some kind of bul demanding

she raised her voice, which attracted the attention of Cedric

Unique marks?

the scars from cigarette burns inflicted by the

Nightshade be so

knew it. Why had she suddenly changed her attitude towards the CEO, smiling and helping him out when she had always been cold and dismissive before? She must have concocted a new way to humiliate

was she planning to do with those

1/3

14:56

Chapter 12

cool down; he had his lips pressed tightly as if he was suppressing intense emotions,

not angry anymore? But why did it feel so cold

“No.”

cold, and Xanthea

No?

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

he was so valuable, why did he unhesitatingly shield her from harm, even contemplating ending his own life after her supposed death? This man was

Orion, “Mr. Lockwood, Chairman Lockwood called. He wants you and the vice president

and Orion? Heirs to

must not

soon as Cedric finished speaking, Xanthea

said, “Ms. Nightshade, this is urgent, please don’t interfere with the

she suddenly decide to join the betting competition and bizarrely stake a billion dollars to g

wasn’t that close to