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!”

of a creeper, as

which attracted the attention of Cedric standing

Unique marks?

the scars from cigarette burns

could Ms. Nightshade

smiling and helping him out when she had always been cold and dismissive before? She must have concocted a new way to humiliate

to do with those photos? Spread them

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the fiery look in his eyes cool down; he had his lips pressed tightly as if he was suppressing intense emotions, and his whole

But why did it feel so

“No.”

response was cold, and Xanthea almost doubted

No?

bet, MJ Group’s order, and the sole heir position of the Lockwood Group in

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

thump thump” The phone rang, and after Cedric answered, he hurriedly said to Orion, “Mr. Lockwood, Chairman Lockwood called. He wants you and the vice president back at the company immediately. The shareholders’ meeting has

Heirs to

must not

soon as Cedric finished speaking, Xanthea grabbed

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

the betting competition and bizarrely stake a billion dollars to g to Orion, and why was

correctly; she wasn’t that close to Orion,