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

him in shock, “Orion,

one messes with

him on

“Deal!”

plan could indeed prevent any future problems. Once the recording was

I actually came here today to tell you something important!”

“What’s up?”

got nominated for the 13th

“Really?”

face, his eyes shining with pride.

scientist, that’s incredible.”

pride and satisfaction were written all over her face, “So, how about

“Sure.”

“And the reward?”

“A trip.”

‘trip‘ sent Xanthea’s smile crashing down from the

events that

it was just an

“No.”

“How about stargazing?”

returned instantly, her amber eyes shining like