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. Her eyebrows slightly raised, “Are you interested in my

a hint of “none of your business” confusion and a very subtle, extremely secretive anticipation. She thought that

looked straight at her, “Yes, I’m

thrown off balance. She stumbled over her words, her heart racing, “Then

just go dry my hair.”

turned around, Xanthea couldn’t hide

hard and pinched her thigh, forcing herself to calm down-

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

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

him all dressed up, Xanthea’s heart skipped a beat.

be doing this on purpose, right?

late–night rehearsal, why did he

with those gold–rimmed glasses, he looked even more like a sophisticated rogue, cold and ruthless, very much like the character Maximus from the novels,

handsome.

his handsome face flitting.before her, especially when she had “certain thoughts” about him, she knew she’d be

are you ready?”