My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 36

Xanthea caught the look of surprise and confusion in his eyes as he suddenly awoke, and quickly, with a touch of embarrassment, withdrew her leg. “Ah, don’t get the wrong idea, I was just trying to step over you to get out without disturbing your sleep. Oh, and thanks. for your jacket!*

She handed the jacket back to him, and Orion took it but didn’t move aside. “About the jewelry, Ms. Nightshade, have you considered my offer?”

Xanthea waved her hand dismissively, “I appreciate the gesture, but I really can’t accept it!” The jewelry he showed her was indeed exquisite, each piece a rare treasure. If put on the market, each would fetch at least a couple of million, with the priciest pieces reaching up to several hundred million. How could she possibly accept such lavish gifts!

Orion asked, “Not interested?”

Of course, that wasn’t it! There wasn’t a woman in the world who could resist sparkling jewelry!

Xanthea wanted to deny it but seeing his insistent look, worried he might think she was just being politely evasive, she nodded.

“Then what about Crestwood’s real estate, shops, resources, anything catches Ms. Nightshade, just say the word.”

“No, no, that’s alright!”

your eye,

his generosity. She had thought his previous life’s pursuit of Miranda

you for helping me fend off those thugs that one time. If you really want to thank me, then just owe me a favor, and I’d call

and Orion nodded after

that’s settled then! I should

Ms. Nightshade? Can I

are you doing

behind, his eyes flickering with a hint of wariness

had done the same. He hadn’t expected Orion to be on the same flight,

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them together.

bumped into Mr. Lockwood and

Xan and I are off to Willowdale for a trip. Didn’t expect

in front of him seemed not to notice, his eyes lowered, hiding the flicker of

were traveling

few awkward seconds, Matthew’s smile stiffened, and his extended hand hung in

who coldly stated, “Sorry,