My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 112

“Yeah, had I known I was going to give it to you, I would have picked something more special.”

“I can’t accept this,” Xanthea pushed the crystal globe back, leaving Benjamin puzzled. “Why not? Don’t you like it?”

“No, it’s too precious, and you made it yourself, right? It must have taken a lot of effort.”

Benjamin replied, “That’s what makes it meaningful. It’s not like those generic gifts from corporations or brands. Every time you see it, you’ll think of me.”

“But I wasn’t aware of this tradition and haven’t prepare anything for you.”

Tradition?

Benjamin paused for a moment, then laughed, “Xan, you’ve got it all wrong. This isn’t some unspoken rule about colleagues exchanging gifts. It was just me wanting to give you a gift to make you a friend.”

“Xan, just accept Benjamin’s gift,” Oliver chimed in. “If there’s the need, your uncle can help you return the favor!”

“Alright then.”

Xanthea finally accepted the gift he persisted in offering, considering their long-term collaboration ahead, which would provide ample opportunities to reciprocate.

Inside the crystal globe’s box was a square mirror. As Xanthea closed the lid, she unintentionally saw a reflection of a white van parked behind them, adorned with colorful letters.

She had noticed this van when they first got into the car, and now, after walking a bit, it was still following them. Was it a coincidence?

“Ryan, is someone following us?”

“Following us?”

Ryan glanced in the rearview mirror just as the white van switched lanes.

“Nope.”

Oliver turned around, confused, “What’s up, Xan?”

“Nothing, must’ve been my mistake.”

Oliver, seeing her disappear into the crowd, panicked and attempted to open the car door, but it was jammed shut by the fans.

“Please, make way! Make way!”

“Ms. Nightshade? Is she alright?”

“Xan!”

From the tangled crowd, Benjamin spotted Xanthea’s staggering figure and the crystal globe that had fallen to the ground. His expression changed instantly.

“Stop pushing!”

His sudden shout startled the fans. As they quieted down a bit, he forced the car door open, pushing past a group of young girls in front of him, and went straight to Xanthea. He helped her up, “Xan, are you okay?”

“I’m fine.”

Seeing him approach, Xanthea instinctively hid her wounded arm. The launch event was about to start, and she didn’t want this minor incident to cause any disruptions.