NovelBookChapter 228 "The cherry mousse cake you made last twas also delicious-it tastes smooth and creamy, sweet but not overpowering! Huh? You're not having any yourself?" "No." Orion shook his head, his gaze fixed on her intently.
He wanted to have her.
Cedric had mentioned that Orion wasn't much for sweet food. Then was this all specially made for her? Xanthea bit her fork, suddenly feeling the cake in her mouth taste even sweeter. She raised an eyebrow slightly and asked him, "Orion, did you make all of these yourself?" "Yep." "Ah, the CEO of Lockwood Group seems to have loads of spare time? You even had the tto bake during office hours." "I'm not really spare.* Orion chuckled lightly, "I've been working on something significant lately." "Something significant? What's that?" Xanthea's interest piqued.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA significant lifelong commitment.
Orion teased, "Ms. Nightshade, are you inquiring about the corporate secrets?" "Psh.
Displeased with his secretive demeanor, Xanthea pouted, "What if I was inquiring? I wouldn't understand those things anyway. Are you worried I might spill the beans?" "No, not at all." "Then what is it? With our relationship, don't you trust me?" "It's a matter of principle." "What principle?" Orion looked at her slowly, stating, "It involves business confidentiality, so I can only share it with the CEO's wife." At the mention of "CEO's wife," Xanthea's expression froze, her eyes stopped moving.
She shouldn't have asked, why did she do that? Orion's lips curved slightly, "Xan still wants to know?" Driven by his words, Xanthea's hand trembling as she brought the cake to her lips, smearing a bit of the white cream on her red lips.
He said he would only tell his wife, so why did he ask her? Orion watched the trembling dollop of cream on her soft lips, his pupils dilated slightly. He reached out gently to wipe it off and then placed it into his mouth.
"21" Xanthea, shocked, almost fell off her chair.
He, he just put the cream off her lips into his mouth?! That was almost like an indirect kiss...
"It's sweet." Having tasted the cream, Orion looked at her, his eyes captivating and seductive. For a moment, a bold thought flashed through Xanthea's mind-she wanted to kiss him! In a second, her face blushed, and she stood up in a panic, "I have to go shooting now! Bye!" She turned to run, but was forcefully caught by the man from behind.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"The director mentioned you did well today."
Orion stood up, leaning down close to her ear. His voice was low and m magnetic, utterly bewitching, "I'll be waiting in the room tonight, we can continue." Ahhhhhh!
Xanthea's mind exploded, a blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears and ineck, her entire being felt aflame. Stop tempting her, she was barely holding on! 09:29 Chapter 228 She broke free and ran without looking back.
"Ms. Nightshade?"
Outside, Cedric, having just distributed afternoon snacks to the crew, was about to enter the dressing room when he saw Xanthea running out like a shot. Curiously, he peered inside, only to see the CEO with a smitten, irresistibly handssmile.
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