Chapter 52
Sebastian had wriggled and squirmed for a good while before he managed to escape from Xanthea’s clutches. He glared helplessly at his uncle, who not only didn’t help but also seemed to enjoy the torment. He whispered into Xanthea’s ear, “Xan, you can’t play favorites with Uncle Orion! He’s bigger than me, so his punishment should be tougher!”
Watching Sebastian so quickly betray their little alliance, Xanthea couldn’t help but think their nephew–uncle bond was as flimsy as a cheap plastic toy. But she certainly wasn’t going to let Orion off the hook easily.
After happily saving the photos, she walked towards Orion with a mischievously gleeful look in her eyes.
“Mr. Lockwood.”
“Feeling peckish?”
He beat her to the punch.
She hadn’t felt hungry until he mentioned it, but now that she thought about it, after a long tutoring session with Sebastian that left her fuming and a strenuous half–hour pool, she did feel a bit.
Wait a minute, this must be his gourmet trap! She absolutely couldn’t fall for it!
not
Orion said, “I’ll cook.”
What?
was almost doubting her
Nightshade, you might not know this, but Mr. Lockwood isn’t just good at cooking: he’s exceptional. It’s a pity I’ve only had the pleasure
face brightening as he recalled the
Xanthea grew more curious.
would’ve thought? The once mighty prince of the Lockwood Group, now the top authority at Twin Towers, could actually cook! She had a soft spot for men who could cook,
Xanthea hesitated, swayed.
her about to be swayed by the promise of food, tugged at her sleeve, “Xan, aren’t you going to punish Uncle Orion?” Right, she had finally cornered this cunning mogul, and she might not get another chance. She definitely couldn’t let
might consider not treating you
“Deal.”
hesitation, making Xanthea feel slightly guilty Was she being too
his chest, recalling the scenes from that night at the Rlan Hotel that had left her heart racing. The memory of his physique and strength, his sculpted abs and biceps… He
it simple.
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