My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

"How can you still be so unserious at a time like this?"

Xanthea flashed her claws at him threateningly, but Orion, with his longer reach, easily snatched the phone from her hands.

"No!"

"Xan, what was that live stream all about? I need an explanation now!"

Samuel's voice erupted like a firecracker, and Xanthen pounced on him like a wild animal, like a small beast, hanging up the phone, and the world fell silent.

But soon, Orion's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller to and raised an eyebrow slightly, "Sooner or later, we'll have to talk about

"But you heard how mad Samuel is! Can't we choose a gentler approach?"

"Uncle?"

"Yeah, you're so smart!"

She quickly dialed Oliver and, a second ago, raised her eyebrows happily at him, but the next second, tearfully complained, "Uncle, you have to save me."

Orion looked down with a soft smile.

He pulled her onto his lap, his large hand greedily caressing her slender waist beneath the hoodie. The slender waist that was just a handful, the touch was incredible, and he unconsciously increased his force. His gaze slowly drifted down her perfectly straight, long legs, as if admiring a piece of art, his eyes gradually darkening.

She had chosen a different style today, highlighting her stunning figure, full of allure like a fairy Just a glance made people feel captivated and restless.

Remembering how she sat in the live stream room just like that, being watched by thousands, a fierce jealousy ignited within him, brewing a strong possessiveness.

"Mmm"

Xanthea was still on the phone when she saw him transform into a wolf again, ferociously wanting to devour her.

"You!" She glared at him, putting her hand over his mouth and catching his lust filled, hazy gaze.

"Okay, thanks, Undel"

As soon as the call ended, Orion restrained her hands, pressing her firmly into the seat. The rising desire was evident between his handsome brows, "Why are you dressed like this today?"

"What's wrong? Don't I look good? I'm cosplaying as Phoenix"

Phoenix?

Orion's eyes narrowed, and he

*Orion, stop, we're still in the car'

ther earlobe.

"Phee, are you trying to seduce me?"

He's acting Maximus now?

What kind of weird fetish is this? Was all that acting with her originally just a way to vent his desires?!

"You're overthinking it. She raised her hand, calmly stating, "I dressed up like this to meet Prescott, ah."

As soon as the name Prescott left her lips, a deadly glint flashed in the man's eyes, and he bit down hard on her lip. Then let him see how I'm going to deal with you"

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"You perven!"

The phone suddenly rang. Xanthea shivered, thinking it was Samuem again, "Don't answer it, Uncle just agreed to help me handle Samuell This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

Orion glanced at the screen, his expression freezing for a moment, He loosened her slightly, calming his rapid breathing, and answered the phone.

Xanthea was surprised at whose call could have such an effect that itm made him stop, then she heard him say in a low voice, "Grandpa..

Grandpa?

Is it Theodore, the chainman of The Lockwood Group for over two decades?

She immediately held her breath.

"Yeah, we'll be right there."

Xanthea was puzzled, "2 Right there? Where are they going?

Shortly after, Orion hung up the call, his fingers on her chin prompting another kiss, "Phee, let's continue."