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?

in shock, “Orion, you’re really something, you

gaze, “No one messes with your husband.”

tiptoed to peck him on

“Deal!”

problems. Once the recording was out, she’d see who dared to mess with her

here today to tell you something important!”

“What’s up?”

nominated for the 13th

“Really?”

her face, his eyes shining with

scientist, that’s incredible.”

all over her face, “So, how about

“Sure.”

“And the reward?”

“A trip.”

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

remembered their honeymoon, a series of events that could only be described

was a vacation, but it was just an excuse to torment

“No.”

“How about stargazing?”

amber eyes shining like the stars