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,

life’s pursuit of Miranda was already extravagant, but that

repay you for helping me fend off those thugs that one time. If you really want to thank me,

stalling tactic worked effectively, and Orion nodded

that’s settled then! I should get

to, Ms. Nightshade? Can I

what are you

from behind, his eyes flickering

same. He hadn’t expected Orion to be on the same

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them together.

replied, “Just bumped into Mr. Lockwood and came over

off to Willowdale for a

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

were

Matthew’s smile stiffened, and his extended hand hung in the

looked questioningly at Orion, who coldly stated, “Sorry,