Chapter 175 “Am I right? You know, the kind of feuds among top–tier families like yours always appear on TV dramas, and I’ve learned how to deduce from them!” Xanthea said with a self–satisfied smirk, only to notice a look on his face that screamed bemusement mixed with a desire to ignore her Uh–oh, did … Read More “My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace (Xanthe and Mr. Lockwood ) Chapter 175” »
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My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace Novel
After Xanthea died, she witnessed the cold and ruthless president, Orion Lockwood, had actually killed the couple who harmed her. He knelt before her grave with bloodied hands, kissing her body, saying, “Xan, it’s too cold underground, I’m here to accompany you.”Reborn into her youth, Xanthea tormented the shameless bastard, Matthew and the despicable woman, Miranda, while also curiously investigating Orion, as they were completely unfamiliar before. Unexpectedly, as soon as they became familiar with each other, she was cornered by the man. “Xan, you know full well that I love you deeply, yet you dare to provoke me! In that case, never think of leaving me.”
Chapter 174 “Yes, I did break your medicine bottle” “That was a gift from you.” “And I even yelled at you, calling you a hypocrite, a pretender” Orion chuckled lightly. “So it’s you who was chastising me? I thought it was just child’s play.” “Child’s play?” Xanthea was startled by his peculiar interpretation, “So, you’ve … Read More “My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace (Xanthe and Mr. Lockwood ) Chapter 174” »
Chapter 173 Tll handle it myself.” Orion glanced down a fleeting shadow passed under his eyes as he took the thermometer from her hand and placed it under his left Xanthea had been puzzled by his intense reaction just moments ago, but now, seeing his actions and expression, she suddenly understood He didn’t want her … Read More “My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace (Xanthe and Mr. Lockwood ) Chapter 173” »
Chapter 172 Xanthea dashed into the storage room, rifling through each shelf in search of a thermometer. As she reached the bottom shelf, she caught a glimpse of a safe, adomed with a delicate blue iris flower, dried to perfection. She couldn’t help but touch it, and immediately, the digital display lit up with a … Read More “My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace (Xanthe and Mr. Lockwood ) Chapter 172” »
Chapter 171 It wasn’t a hallucination. It was really her. He slowly closed the door, as his knuckles accidentally brushed against the button, the smart screen lit up with the message: “Received the master instruction. Child lock is on.” Seeing him approaching, Xanthea immediately pulled out a chair, acting like a devoted personal assistant, with … Read More “My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace (Xanthe and Mr. Lockwood ) Chapter 171” »
Chapter 170 Sunset Hills Estates, 3002 In the kitchen, Xanthea gently lifted the lid off the slow cooker, and a rich, tantalizing aroma immediately filled the air. Scooping up a spoonful of soup, she tasted it and smiled contentedly, “Mmm, delicious!” Her cooking mentor was right–there are no bad dishes, only inattentive cooks. This was definitely the best soup she had ever made! *Ding-* A text message alert sounded. She checked her phone and saw a message from Cedric. [Ms. Nightshade, Mr. Lockwood is coming back to Sunset Hills Estates tonight.] Orion was coming here? Perfect, she guessed right! A few minutes later, Xanthea, carrying a pot of soup, stood in front of 3001 and gathered her courage ring the doorbell. to She had been misunderstanding him, resenting him, and had done many things that hurt him, even causing him to fall ill. He must despise her now. No matter what he said, even if it was harsh or hurtful, as long as he forgave her, she didn’t mind. *Ding Dong- *Ding Dong-* *Ding Dong+* The doorbell rang three times. Just as Xanthea thought he might not have returned yet, the door clicked open. “Orion, you’re back!” As soon as Xanthea saw him, a radiant smile bloomed on her beautiful face, and her eyes sparkled with light. Orion opened the door, only to be unexpectedly greeted by the beaming girl outside. A spark ignited in his somber eyes, lighting up the gloom that had shadowed them for days. “I made you a pot of…” Xanthea started, holding up the soup enticingly, but before she could finish, the door slammed‘ shut. The slamming door harshly swept away her bright smile, and made her hair flutter with the force. She stood frozen, then panic and confusion flashed through her eyes. It was over!! Orion was really angry, didn’t even want to see her! “Orion? Orion!” She freed her hands and was about to knock on his door. Chapter 170 The next second, the door opened again, but this time only a narrow crack, barely revealing half of his tall, imposing figure and his face covered with a white mask. “Ms. Nightshade, is there something you need?” Xanthea was lost for words. He closed the door just to put on a mask? “Yes!” She nodded solemnly, not yet disclosing her concern, but her nimble body swiftly squeezed through the narrow door gap, slipping under his arm. It was better to get inside first, so as to avoid being shut out again! She entered like a lively ray of sunshine, radiant and overwhelming, dispelling the chill and dazzlingly brightening the room. Once inside, Xanthea set down the slow cooker, lifted the lid, and the rich, hearty aroma of the soup filled the room. She ladled a full bowl of soup, placed it on the table, and looked up at him with great anticipation. “Orion, this is the soup I painstakingly researched all afternoon. I tried several methods and spent nearly four hours perfecting it. Come taste it and see if it suits your palate!” Orion looked at her, who had her lips curved, and had dimples shallow; her eyes and brows were all adorned with bright smiles, just like that day at Lakeside Manor when she playfully tugged at his clothes asking to be picked up. Confusion swirled in his dim eyes–was the fever making him hallucinate? He tightened his grip on the metal door handle until his veins stood out and his knuckles turned pale; his eyes narrowed as he focused intently on her.
Chapter 169 Xanthea looked perplexed. “Why didn’t you just tell me directly?” “Although I’ve known him for a while, we haven’t spent much time together. He always seems so aloof and indifferent, like he’s not really interested in anything. I can’t figure out what he likes. Since you’re his assistant, you must know everything about him!” The CEO indeed didn’t seem to have any particular interests, except for one person, whom he treasured obsessively. Perhaps, loving her had exhausted all his energy. The CEO always keeps his personal feelings separate from work, so I don’t know much. But rather than what he likes, I think what he needs is more important. Given his current condition, what he really needs is probably sleep. Only proper rest can help him recover faster.” “Sleep?” Xanthea was puzzled. “Is there anything I can do? I mean, I can’t just join him in bed, can I?” “Actually, you can!” Cedric suddenly had his eyes light up at the suggestion, which confused Xanthea. “No, Ms. Nightshade, don’t get me wrong. I just remembered the last time on the plane, you fell asleep next to him, and soon after, he fell asleep too.” “It’s really amazing. The CEO has had severe insomnia, and he can’t sleep well in unfamiliar environments or if there are strangers around. But somehow, he falls asleep when he sees you. It’s like magic.” Xanthea was stunned. Was her presence really that soothing? At the Glory Building, the set of “Realm of Illusions.” In the editing room, Kevin was swiftly reviewing the footage from the morning’s shoot. When it was the turn of Phoenix–Xanthea’s character–he slowed down the playback, admiring every expression and movement she made. Suddenly, a tall shadow fell across the large monitor, accompanied by barely audible, steady footsteps. Feeling curious, Kevin turned around and immediately smiled upon seeing the man. “Ah, Mr. Lockwood? What brings you here today?” The man stood at the doorway, having his gaze intensely fixed on the girl on the screen, he was seemingly lost in thought. Kevin noticed his interest and proudly said, “Mr. Lockwood, you really have an eye for talent! Xanthea is a natural at playing Phoenix. I was worried that her vibrant personality and delicate appearance might not suit the role. But in front of the camera, she transforms completely, bringing the character to life impressively, For her first role, her performance is extraordinary. She’s destined for great things.” Orion watched the girl on the screen, who looked both alluring and commanding, so different from her usual self. His–hand clenched slightly, as if trying to grasp something just out of reach, Though she was right there, just a screen away, she seemed more distant than ever–so far that not even her shadow seemed willing to stay in his world. “Where’s Xanthea?” 1/2 Chapter 169 His voice was low and husky. Kevin looked disappointed. “Oh, Mr. Lockwood, you came to see Xan? Unlucky timing. She just took the afternoon off, didn’t say where she was going, just mentioned it was something important. She probably won’t be back today.” Orion had his eyes narrowed, hiding a bitter smirk. “Send me that video segment.” “Sure, right away!”
Chapter 168 Xanthea thought back to that morning at Marlowe Manor, when everyone was trying their best to convince her to stay, but she didn’t really pay attention to their pleas, because her mind was consumed with her plan for revenge; Why hadn’t she stayed? Perhaps if she had, she might have noticed something was off with him, might have been able to prevent this illness from taking hold. “Ms. Nightshade, the reason I’m bringing this up today is because I believe you hold a very important place. in the CEO’s heart. Could you perhaps try to talk some sense into him? Tomorrow, he’s scheduled to travel to Veridian for three months. It’s a long and grueling trip, and I’m really worried his health won’t hold up.” “What!” Xanthea stood up abruptly, “He’s going abroad?!” With his current health, was this a suicide mission? “Where is he now? I need to find him!” “I don’t know.” Cedric shook his head, “The boss has been drowning in work these past few days, barely stopping for a break. He just drove off alone not long ago, didn’t even let me accompany him, so I had a moment to meet with you, Ms. Nightshade.” “Can’t you reach his phone?” “It’s turned off. Maybe he wanted some time alone, or perhaps he was just too exhausted and needed to rest.” But that didn’t seem likely. Cedric remembered the look on Orion’s face as he left; he was like an addict who has been desperately trying to control and numb himself, finally breaking down and recklessly seeking out his addiction. It was that look that had frightened him into reaching out to Ms. Nightshade. “Rest?” Xanthea pressed, “Where does he usually stay at night then?” “He’s been at Sunset Hills Estates the last couple of nights, and he stayed in his office last night; today it’s anyone’s guess. He might go back to the old family home, to his private villa, or to an apartment near the office. The boss has too many properties really, but there’s a good chance he might return to Sunset Hills Estates. Ever since Oli hea Media announced that you would be playing Phoenix, he’s pretty much been living at Sunset Hills Estates.” Sunset Hills Estates? At 3001? Wasn’t that right next door to the place she rented in the western areas of Crestwood? Since the last time she moved, she hadn’t stayed there, but when her underwear ended up on his balcony, she had indeed seen him there. “Ms. Nightshade, you needn’t worry too much. The boss should be back soon, and once he is, I’ll make 1/2 Chapter 168 sure to get the full story and let you know.” “Alright!” “Oh, and,” Cedric started, packing up his briefcase with a pleading look, “the boss has been doing all these things quietly because he doesn’t want to burden you, Ms. Nightshade. Could you please keep our meeting today, including all that we’ve discussed, just between us?” “Sure.” Xanthea nodded, “Cedric, I really appreciate this.” In her past life, she didn’t discover all that Orion had done for her until her dying day. Before that, he was just a stranger to her. This time, if it weren’t for Cedric sharing this, they might still be less than strangers. “Then, I’ll leave the matter of stopping the boss from his trip in your hands, Ms. Nightshade. It’s getting late, and I should head back now!” Cedric started to gather his things and as he stood up, he was stopped by Xanthea’s call, “Wait!” “Ms. Nightshade, is there anything else?” “I want to know, does Orion have any particular hobbies or things he really likes?” “You.” “What?” Cedric almost blurted it reflexively, then stuttered after realizing what he said, “You, uh, figure it out yourself.”
Chapter 167 It wasn’t that he had chosen Isabella over her, but that he was concerned about her safety. No wonder, no wonder he immediately applied ointment to her wounds as soon as they left the beach, no wonder he had paid such a high price to obtain the “Realm of Illusions” but sold it to her uncle for just $2 million. All this time, she had misunderstood him. Cedric handed her a tablet and played a video for her. “And that day when he ‘kidnapped‘ you to Everglade, it wasn’t because he didn’t want to let you out of the car, but rather he was afraid that if you got out abruptly, you might run into those crazy obsessed fans again. This is the surveillance footage from Glory Avenue that he had someone pull up. It recorded the whole ordeal with the fans causing trouble. The police have already identified them and dealt with them accordingly. Originally, they were supposed to apologize publicly to you and the whole community online, but since they are minors, we just recorded this video instead.” Watching one fan after another bowing sincerely in apology on the video, Xanthea feft, a wave of regret and remorse flood her heart. All this time, without her knowing, Orion had done so much for her, just like in a past life. But what about her? Because of the audition, she had misunderstood him, disliked him, smashed his medication bottle, called him hypocritical and a pretender, and in every meeting afterwards, she hadn’t shown him any kindness. Cedric asked, “Ms. Nightshade, after seeing all this, do you still resent Mr. Lockwood?” Xanthea shook her head; her amber eyes misted with warm tears. No, not at all. She had never truly resented him; she was just angry. He had avenged her enemies, shielded her from thugs, and pulled her from the depths of the lake; how could she possibly resent him? It was just that she had been betrayed by someone she dearly loved in a past life, which left a shadow over her heart; It made her like a startled bird, always afraid that the friends she valued and trusted most might suddenly turn against her, afraid that she was once again engaging in a one–sided affection. But Orion was nothing like them.. With so many discrepancies and contradictions in front of her, why did she still doubt, still not believe, and still do so many things that hurt him! How could she be so foolish that she was unable to see clearly in a past life and still not seeing clearly in this life, and treated her benefactor like an enemy! Xanthea elenched her fists in regret, so much so that her nails dug into her skin. 1/2 Chapter 167 “There’s one more thing I haven’t told you,” Cedric said, watching her. “That night at Marlowe Manor when you passed out outside, it was Mr. Lockwood who carried you back.” “He stayed by your side all night. At dawn, he even went to make breakfast for you, knowing you like sweet things. He managed to get some Everglade blueberries, and while preparing, he injured his hands. But, Nightshade, you didn’t even glance at it before leaving with Matthew. On the way back to the city, Mr. Lockwood fell ill.” “What?!” Xanthea stared at him in shock. So, he was sick because of her? She knew how terrible she could be when drunk; taking care of her all night without a wink of sleep, and still making breakfast at dawn, was he crazy? Chapter 168
Chapter 166 Xanthea immediately pulled out her phone and dialed Oliver’s number. “Hello? Xan, about the shoot today with Director Smith, he-” “Uncle!” Xanthea cut him off with an urgent voice. “Was the rights to ‘Realm of Illusions‘ transferred to you by Orion for free?” Oliver paused for a few seconds before slowly responding. “You found it out?” Xanthea’s pupils constricted momentarily. It was true, then. The contract was real. “Why, Uncle?” “Xan, I told you the other day; Mr. Lockwood really appreciated your performance. The mishap during the audition was just a misunderstanding, but you were too upset to listen or forgive him. So Mr. Lockwood proposed using the guise of a ‘high–value transfer to give ‘Realm of Illusions‘ back to you, and I agreed. Don’t be mad at me for deceiving you, sweetie. I knew that deep down you still wanted that script. And honestly, if Mr. Lockwood had just handed ‘Realm of Illusions‘ over to you right then, would you have accepted it? No, she wouldn’t have. She had been too blinded by anger. If one second he had told her she was out, and the next he tried to hand her ‘Realm of Illusions‘, she would have thought it was another trick. “So, you see Mr. Lockwood actually understands you quite well, even better than I do, and I think he’s been good to you, especially since that time on The Masked Singer. Maybe it’s because you helped him out during the Gemstone Gala. Anyway, now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, I feel a weight has been lifted off my shoulders otherwise I’d always feel indebted to him.” Oliver rambled on, but Xanthea couldn’t focus on his words; she fixed her gaze on Cedric with confusion, “If he intended to give me the script from the beginning, why did he eliminate me at the audition?” “Ms. Nightshade, did you forget what happened that day?” “During the final part of your obstacle course performance, your motorcycle suddenly malfunctioned and veered off the track, crashing into a barrier and causing an explosion. It was such a commotion that everyone thought you were gone, that you had died.” His voice grew intense, “Only Mr. Lockwood didn’t think twice before running into the flames, but when he got there, all he saw was ashes, not even a trace of you, Ms. Nightshade.” At that moment. “His world collapsed.” “I’ve never seen such an expression on his face.” After he finished, Xanthea’s mind quickly flashed back to the day she surfaced from the water, and saw Orion at the shore. He stood by the lakeside, staring at the burnt–out motorcycle at the end of the track; his eyes remained 1/2 12:41 1 Chapter 166 vold and lifeless, until he heard the sound of water and turned to see her. When he saw her, he smiled the way he did beside her gravestone in the cemetery, which was so unreal and desperate. He plunged into the lake and held her so tightly that she almost couldn’t breathe; he cried out “Xan” instead of the usual distant “Ms. Nightshade.” “The president was terrified, Xan. ‘Realm of Illusions‘ contains many dangerous scenes and stunts. He feared that you’d encounter another accident like during the audition, … Read More “My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace (Xanthe and Mr. Lockwood ) Chapter 166” »