Chapter 491
<b>“</b><b>She </b>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 genuineugh, “So, you think I’m kind and understanding, right?”
<b>“</b>Not quite.”
“<b>What</b>?”
Orion lowered his head, nting 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. Hisughter echoed in her ears, sweet and joyous
<b>“</b>Not jealous anymore?”
She wasn’t jealous to begin with.
“So, what’s your n 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?”
Wouldn’t that just let everyone at MR Group know she was not to be trifled with?
Xanthea stared <b>at </b><b>him </b>in shock, “Orion<b>, </b>you’re really something, you know~”
Orion lowered his gaze, “No one messes with your husband<b>.</b><b>”</b>
Xanthea tiptoed to peck him on the lips.
“Deal!”
She didn’t <b>care </b>much for that woman, but this n <b>could </b>indeed prevent any future problems. Once the recording was out, she’d see who dared to mess with her honey!
“<b>Orion</b>, I actually came here today to tell you something important!”
“What’s up?”
“Our team’s project got nominated <b>for </b>the 13th National Science Award!”
<b>“</b>Really?”
Orion cupped her face, his eyes shining with pride.
“My brilliant scientist, that’s incredible.”
Xanthea’s pride and satisfaction were written all over her <b>face</b><b>, </b>“So, how about <b>a </b>reward for your dear scientist?<b>”</b>
“Sure.”
“And the reward?<b>”</b>
“A trip.”
The word ‘trip‘ sent Xanthea’s smile crashing down from the heavens.
She remembered their honeymoon, a series of events that could only be described as a nightmare.
Orion, that insatiable fox<b>, </b>imed it was <b>a </b>vacation, but it was just an excuse to torment her mercilessly in a different setting!
“No.”
“How about stargazing?”
“Stars?!” Xanthea’s excitement returned instantly, her amber eyes shining like the stars above<b>, </b><b>“</b>Where to?”Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.
“Brightwood.”
“Really<b>?! </b>I heard it has the most dazzling stars and Milky Way views! Orion, you’re the best!”
<b>“</b><b>So</b>,” Orion’s gaze<b>, </b><b>turned </b>intense, “do you have a reward for me too<b>?</b><b>”</b>
“mua~<b>”</b>
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She kissed him, only to be lifted onto the desk, his presence overwhelming her.
<b>“</b>Not enough.”
“Hey, Orion, what are you doing?” Xanthea pped his back as he loomed closer, “Can’t you control yourself for once?<b>”</b>
“No.”
Orion inhaled her scent deeply, intoxicated.
His Xannie, more beautiful and tempting by the day.
He could never get enough, wishing to spend hisst breath with her.