My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 123

“Well, that’s only because you locked me in the car! Otherwise, I could have-”

Before Xanthea could finish her sentence, Orion interrupted her, “No worries, I don’t mind, and Ms. Nightshade, you shouldn’t either.”

He was not the least bit uncomfortable; on the contrary, he seemed quite at ease.

Xanthea paused, “I wasn’t minding!”

“Mr. Lockwood, Ms. Nightshade, we’re here.”

Cedric stopped the car and swung open the door.

After being cooped up in the car for five or six hours, arguing relentlessly with him, Xanthea couldn’t stand another second inside and was eager to get out. She stepped out and was greeted by the sight of the sprawling, majestic Estate.

Inside the estate, there were towering pavilions, vast, rippling lakes, chirping birds and rare wildlife, and even a dense, man–made forest that blocked out the sky–it was indeed a top–tier private villa.

On the grand golden gate at the front of the villa, the name ‘Marlowe‘ was prominently displayed.

Marlowe Manor?

Dad often mentions? The wealthiest family in Everglade? No wonder they

and said, “I have one in the northern areas of Crestwood

and thought, “And? Are

“Chairman Lockwood!”

no see! Please, come in. Mr. Anthony has been waiting for you

now!”

group of servants dressed in formal suits came out, all smiling warmly as they approached to take things

about to speak, Orion said, “Please, Ms.

staying here

earlier mention of a destination inaccessible by public transport was just to tease her, but seeing how remote this place

“Orion!”

villa, a particularly clear

He was dressed casually in a shirt and trousers, his

to be Leonard Marlowe,

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