My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace
Chapter 168

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 

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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 169 

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