My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 180

The penthouse suite of the Lockwood Group headquarters was buzzing with the usual business frenzy, but today, an air of concern hung heavy. It was almost noon, and the CEO had yet to show up at the office. Everyone was on edge, wondering if Ms. Nightshade had managed to coax him into taking better care of his health.

Cedric, the executive assistant, checked his watch for what felt like the hundredth time that moming. Just as he was about to call Xanthea to check in, a chime signaled the arrival of the elevator

He turned, and his eyes lit up with excitement when he saw the figure stepping out. The CEO, Orion, looked revitalized, his presence was as commanding as ever. “Sit you made it! Feeling any better?”

“Mhm.”

It had been ages since Cedric had seen Orion look so vibrant and energetic. Ms. Nightshade truly was a miracle worker!

co, about today’s flight to Veridian?”

“Postponed.”

Relief washed over Cedric as he mentally cheered, ‘Ms. Nightshade for the win!”

maybe you should check your temperature?”

with delicate care, a tool Orion typically ignored. Today, however, he took

the thermometer, which read a perfect 98.6°F. He nearly shouted with joy.

of high fever, it had miraculously broken overnight Cedric had always known that Orion, with his robust constitution, shouldn’t have been ill for so long without a physical cause.

you’re all better!”

touch of sadness.

presented the thermometer to Orion, who

with

wouldn’t come around now that he was no

gaze towards the private bathroom, looking puzzled. After a moment of silence, he realized what might be going through his boss’s mind. Orion couldn’t possibly be thinking about

we could just adjust the thermometer reading. There are ways to do that without actually having

up something on his phone and

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“Welcome!‘