Chapter 352


    “That’s the now,” Orion’s darkshes lowered slightly as he added another line, ‘before the proposal


    ceremony”


    To others, it might seem like the Martinez Group’s stacks had plummeted due to Matthew’s scandal,


    allowing Orion Lockwood, with his immense power and cunning tactics, to seize it at a very low price.


    But Samuel, seasoned in the world of business, knew that the transaction was far moreplex.


    Considering that Orion acquired all the shares in just one day, he spected Orion had already


    infiltrated the Martinez Group long ago, but had kept it hidden,


    This man, standing before him, was for more enigmatic and unpredictable than he had imagined.


    He was no match for him.


    Christopher and Susanna exchanged nces, their eyes filled with aplex mix of emotions–awe at


    Orion’s extraordinary abilities. gratitude for resolving the Nightshade Group’s risks to win Xan’s favor,


    and disbelief that he did it all for them.


    Matthew had pretended and schemed for years to exploit them for the Martinez Group, while Orion


    gifted them the Martinez Group as a greeting. The stark contrast between the two was hard to ept,


    making thetter seem almost fantastical.


    “Mr. Lockwood, we appreciate your sentiment, but this gift is too valuable for us to ept.”


    “If you’re unwilling to ept it, then let us be the closest of partners henceforth.”


    “Orion, is this your clever n?” Samuel put away the contract. “Waiting for Dad to say that? Well, I’ll


    keep this contract then.”


    Lockwood’s eyes lifted slightly. “Alright.”


    Christopher. “This is absurd, Samuel, return the contract to Mr. Lockwood!”


    Samuel: He was only testing the waters, not expecting him to be serious.


    Susanna: “Mr. Lockwood, we understand your good intentions, but Xan has just been betrayed in love.


    I’m worried about rushing into something new”


    Orion understood their concerns and didn’t want to push too hard, fearing Susanna’s emotions might


    be stirred again.


    “I understand, I will prove myself to you,” Orion stood up, “It’s gettingte, please rest. My apologies for


    the disturbance tonight”


    Christopher and Susanna felt a twinge of guilt seeing him rise to leave.


    Had they been too harsh?


    Although they had stumbled upon his rtionship with Xan by chance, through their conversation, he


    had shown genuine sincerity. making their attitude seem overly aggressive.


    Was he just leaving like that?


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    Samuel frowned, putting down the contract with a serious expression, “Orion, you say you’ll prove it.


    But how?


    “With a few sweet words to Xan, some grand promises? Or like Matthew, falsely iming that time will


    prove everything?


    “Til tell you, words and time prove nothing! Matthew professed his love for Xan for years, but what did


    he end up doing?”


    As he spoke, he seemed to recall the scene at the proposal ceremony, bing more and more


    agitated.


    Ethan: “Samuel, you’re overreacting.”


    Despite Samuel’s fervent words, Orion’s expression remained calm, betraying no emotion, as he


    simply said, “See you tomorrow”


    “Mr. Lockwood”


    Before leaving, Orion cast a deep nce towards the second floor.


    Sweet dreams, my baby.