My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 491

“She said she understands you because you’ve both been through the same tough childhood, surviving on sheer will and a thirst for vengeance, and that 1, having faced nothing, couldn’t possibly get it. Do you agree?”

“No, she didn’t get it right.

Xanthea’s eyes crinkled with a genuine laugh, “So, you think I’m kind and understanding, right?”

“Not quite.”

“What?”

Orion lowered his head, planting a soft kiss on her hair, “I didn’t survive on will or vengeance. I survived because of you”

Her heart fluttered at his words, a warm buzz spreading through her. He was perfect, making it impossible for her to pick a fight anymore!

And there she was, losing to him again, wrapping her arms tightly around him. His laughter echoed in her ears, sweet and joyous

“Not jealous anymore?”

She wasn’t jealous to begin with.

“So, what’s your plan for dealing with her? She got you all riled up.”

“We got a bug in the office, so maybe we can break the contract, leak the recording, how about sending a copy to everyone at MR Group? Sounds good?”

MR Group know she was not to be trifled with?

stared at him in shock, “Orion, you’re

his gaze, “No one messes

him

“Deal!”

prevent any future problems. Once the recording was out, she’d see who dared to mess with her honey!

came here today to tell you

“What’s up?”

nominated for

“Really?”

face, his eyes shining

scientist, that’s incredible.”

written all over her face, “So,

“Sure.”

“And the reward?”

“A trip.”

‘trip‘ sent Xanthea’s smile

of events that could only be described as

a vacation, but it was

“No.”

“How about stargazing?”

eyes shining