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?”

let everyone at MR Group know she was not to be trifled with?

stared at him in shock, “Orion, you’re really something, you know~”

his gaze, “No one messes with

tiptoed to peck him on

“Deal!”

any future problems. Once the recording was

here today to tell you something important!”

“What’s up?”

team’s project got nominated for the 13th National Science Award!”

“Really?”

face, his eyes

brilliant scientist, that’s

written all over her face, “So, how about a reward for your

“Sure.”

“And the reward?”

“A trip.”

‘trip‘ sent Xanthea’s smile crashing down from

series of events that could only be described as a nightmare.

claimed it was a vacation, but it was just an excuse to torment her mercilessly

“No.”

“How about stargazing?”

amber eyes shining like the stars above,