My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 164

Xanthea apologized profusely, “I’m so sorry, how about I send you the diner’s address and you can go with Jason?”

“No need.”

Ben shook his head, “If it’s not with you, it’s not the same. I’ll just grab something quick at the studio. But remember, you owe me one now. Don’t forget to make it up to me next time.”

“Absolutely!” Xanthea laughed, “I’ve got to run now.”

“Goodbye.”

Ben watched her retreating figure; his smile slowly faded as she walked away.

She had been on the phone just now, and it seemed like she said Orion?

Orion Lockwood, chairman of the Twin Towers and the elusive power behind Starlight Media, owned an extensive business empire that spread across the country and he was also the youngest tycoon listed in the international Forbes rankings.

to meet him, and that fancy LANDSCAPE handkerchief she carried matched his

wondered aloud, “Ben, Ms. Nightshade has stood you up twice now. What or who could possibly be more

celebrities lined up to dine with Ben, only to be declined. Yet, he had warmly Invited her twice and both times

feelings for her, Jason would

turned away,

A formidable competitor?

Jones family fortune, the sole successor of the Jones Group, a celebrated actor who had swept all major awards in the entertainment industry, and had millions of followers on Twitter.

the Twin Towers

“Ms. Nightshade, over here!”

Xanthea

scanned the café, making sure he was alone, then asked, “If we’re meeting at your company’s building, why isn’t Orion

please, have some

her and sighed after

“The boss is sick.”

while setting down

now, a severe one, and he hasn’t told