My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

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Ever since Xanthea dropped her handkerchief at that event, Orion cherished it like a priceless treasure. He took it everywhere, but somehow, he lost sight of it, and that young starlet snatched her opportunity!

Olivia didn’t even know what she did wrong to infuriate the mogul, who was fuming with rage. She just kept weeping and apologizing, but the situation only escalated. Cedric, worried Orion might do something reckless in his distraught state, quickly asked Oliver to help clear out the guests.

“Mr. Lockwood, you’ve had too much to drink. Let me help you to your room to rest.”

In room 1010, hidden in the wardrobe, Xanthea was initially anxious and alert, waiting with her camera. Eventually, she dozed off, her head lolling until it hit the back of the closet, jolting her awake.

Rubbing her head, she glanced at the time-strangely, almost an hour had passed. Why hadn’t the scandalous pair shown up yet? She was sure she got the room number and time right.

Just as she puzzled over this, the hotel room door banged open.

She perked up instantly. Here they come!

the wardrobe, making Xanthea cover her nose and mouth. Apparently, the couple had stepped out for a drink to set the mood, no wonder they were so late-and

of running water. Xanthea strained her ears but

the shower, adjusted the temperature, and got everything ready for a bath.

of the bathroom, “I’ll be going then, Mr. Lockwood. Please call me if you

the bedroom. Xanthea was getting impatient. Did the couple decide to just get it on in the bathroom? If so, her trip here would be a waste. She had to

as she was about to open the wardrobe door, a

that moment, the bright chandelier light flooded the dark closet,

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made her rethink everything she knew about Matthew-had she really

the trail of his sculpted chest up to his neck,

Orion?

widened in shock-it was