My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 232

Orion laid out the midnight snack on the dining table, its rich aroma immediately filling the air, making Xanthea involuntarily swallow in anticipation.

“Xan, let’s have some late–night treats first.”

“There’s no need for that!”

Xanthea mustered all her strength just to lift her hand in refusal.

In the past, she would have sat down happily and without hesitation to eat, but now, not only did she have thoughts about the food he cooked, but also about him.

“How about a drink then.”

No need! Let’s just get straight to rehearsal, I only came here to practice today, and I have other things to deal with later.”

have?”

Orion was puzzled by her series of refusals, “What other things do you

Xanthea thought for a moment, suddenly recalling his “corporate secrets” from earlier in the day.

subtle, extremely secretive anticipation. She thought that with this kind of

he looked straight at her, “Yes, I’m

Xanthea was thrown off balance. She stumbled over her words, her heart racing, “Then I’ll tell you after we’re done rehearsing.”

go

as he turned around, Xanthea couldn’t hide her smile.

pinched her thigh, forcing herself to calm down-

casual interest, but then he bought her favorite Hello Kitty slippers and even offered to help her put them

with his hair dried, dressed in a sleek, dark suit, holding a silk tie, and with gold–rimmed glasses perched on

all dressed up, Xanthea’s

this

did he put

like a sophisticated rogue, cold and ruthless, very much like the character Maximus from the novels, though Maximus

handsome.

had “certain thoughts” about

you