NovelBookChapter 311 "Sorry, I was being reckless" "It's alright." Under the desk, Xanthes heard their conversation, her eyes widening in disbelief.
No wonder he's a top-tier CEO-his lies are so convincing, calm and collected, that even Samuel looks a bit dumbfounded. If she wasn't here to see it for herself, she might have believed him tool The space under the desk was cramped, and trying to keep still for so long was uncomfortable. Xanthea felt the need to move, but as soon as she shifted slightly, a sharp pain made her almost hiss in agony, so she quickly covered her mouth.
Orion caught the faint sound and quietly glanced towards the desk.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer leg must be scraped Biting back the pain, Xanthea recalled the tumultuous afternoon she'd just endured.
Though Orion had been mindful of her condition and didn't go all the way, his tempestuous fervor alone was enough to leave her "battered" During those moments, he was insanely rough, ignoring her pleas and cries, like a wild beast out of control. And that was without going all the way. If it were to go further in the future...
She didn't dare to imagine, just thinking about it made her feel her days might be numbered.
After all the words had been said, it was tfor Samuel to leave. He caught sight of a glaring shoe print on the office door, a flush of embarrassment crossed his face. "The door. I'll have someone send over a new one." Orion just replied, "No need. It was my delay that kept you waiting. The fault is mine. Mr. Nightshade." Not only did he show no anger, but he took the blhimself, which surprised Samuel.
From their encounters, starting from the gem stone conference to now, Samuel had found Orion far from the ruthless tyrant the media portrayed Instead, he was humble and gentle, embodying the essence of a true gentleman.
"By the way, the Simon West's club you gavefor my birthday was exquisite. Thank you." "As long as Mr. Nightshade likes it." "Why did you.” Before Samuel could continue, Orion seemed to anticipate his question and answered directly, "Love me, love my dog: -I have a fondness for Ms. Nightshade.
His blunt confession left Samuel stunned for a moment.
Under the desk, Xanthea was equally stunned. How could he just blurt that out? "You're quite the straightforward one," Samuel chuckled, “though I've had my suspicions.” Xanthea: "???" Since when did Samuel know? "Your taste is impeccable. But a fair warning for you: Xan has someone she's very fond of, so much that she's willing to do anything for him, and they're planning to get married." Samuel walked over to the sofa and sat down, casually crossing his legs "That person is Matthew, someone you've met." "Is that so?" The mention of Matthew's nmade Orion's expression darken.
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Peeking through the tiny gap under the desk, Xanthea could see them change in Orion's expression, the ET.
light in his amber eyes flickering. Was he really getting jealous just hearing Matthew's name? Boss, keep your cool and don't lose controll "Yeah, Matthew even calledbefore I chere, saying he's planning to propose to Xan in the next few days." Samuel dropped another bombshell.
Xanther: "When did this happen, and why didn't she know about it?
Just as she worried Orion might explode in rage, Samuel suddenly spiffed the air and frowned, "What's that smell?"
Xanthea tried to gauge his position by the sound of his voice, realizing it was coming from the couch where she and Orion had been Intimate.
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