Billionaire’s Missing Darling by Theresa Wilde -
Chapter 81-90
Chapter 81
After pausing for a moment, Emma regained her composure.
She then sneered and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.
She had underestimated the situation. Initially, she thought Olivia’s clothes were high–end custom–made pieces. Only later did she realize that what Susan had called “only one piece” was probably just something her family’s tailor stitched together.
Back when the Hushe Republic was much poorer, it was common for families to buy fabric and sew their own clothes at home.
But now in the modern world, there were still people making their own clothes. How impoverished must they be!
Emma found it amusing and a mocking curve formed at the corner of her mouth. “So unique. Was it made by the master who hems pants at the village entrance?”
Susan hadn’t anticipated that someone like Emma, a socialite, would speak so sarcastically.
She felt speechless. “Miss Emma, have you seen the clothes Olivia wears? Could the master who hems pants at the village entrance have such techniques?”
Emma was taken aback. She did pay quite a bit of attention to Olivia’s. clothes. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have used clothes as a topic of discussion. It was strange when she thought about it. She knew Olivia wore clothes from street vendors, with no brand labels. Yet, she couldn’t seem to help herself from looking at her clothes.
She found them distinctive and good–looking.
At times, after staring for a while, Emma even despised and said to herself, “You’ve stared at cheap street vendor clothes for so long, your taste has really fallen.”
Now, hearing Susan’s words, Emma realized Olivia’s clothes were indeed quite unique in terms of design and craftsmanship.
Susan continued, “Miss Emma, you’re a socialite. Your taste should be quite refined. How could you not even recognize the brand of Olivia’s clothes? Is that because there are no labels or logos on them? It’s an Italian handmade brand, Bosman.”
Bosman.
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The smug mockery in Emma’s eyes was instantly shattered, and they were replaced by a profound shock.
Bosman? It’s actually Bosman!
Bosman was the world’s top–tier brand, renowned for its pursuit of quality. They did not put labels on their clothes, and their garments were incredibly comfortable to wear. Not only that, Bosman frequently collaborated with several other top brands internationally, creating joint collections.
In other words, even top–tier brands commissioned Bosman to produce clothes, but they would only produce one piece.
Bosman’s clothes were very expensive and extremely rare. Olivia herself only had three Bosman pieces, which she treasured.
Now, Susan was telling her that Olivia’s entire wardrobe was filled with Bosman pieces.
Emma couldn’t believe it and instinctively retorted, “Are you making this up? How is it possible that everything is Bosman?”
Susan nodded. “Yes, I misspoke.”
Emma felt relieved, but then Susan continued, “Bosman only makes outerwear. Olivia’s undergarments are all made by the workshop in her family. Look at the white T–shirt she’s wearing, for instance. There are hardly any seams visible, and it fits like a single piece of fabric on her body. It is extremely smooth and soft.”
It seemed that Susan wasn’t satisfied with merely provoking Emma. She went on and said, “I heard that this is a craftsmanship lost for over a century. It’s even eligible for intangible cultural heritage status. The tailors in the workshop are all elderly people from Olivia’s family, and this tradition has been passed down for centuries. I once saw a pair of home pants at Olivia’s place, embroidered with patterns that looked just like the real thing.”
“You’re lying!” Emma didn’t believe it. She hung up the call with a slam and ran out to find Lynn.
During Olivia’s stay with the Taylor family, the servants washed her clothes, and Lynn had some of Olivia’s clothes.
When she saw Emma coming to ask for Olivia’s clothes, Lynn, who had always been gentle, looked a bit embarrassed. She awkwardly took out a white T–shirt from her own wardrobe.
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She explained in a low voice, “Miss Emma, it’s not that I intentionally hid Olivia’s clothes. It’s just that these clothes are so comfortable. They feel like you’re not wearing anything at all when you put them on!” She mumbled, “I don’t know where she got them from. I never expected street vendor clothes could be of such good quality,”
Because the clothes were so comfortable, Lynn didn’t give them back to Olivia. She secretly kept them for herself and wore them as pajamas every night.
Speaking of which, these clothes were really comfortable. They were smooth and cool against the skin, and they seemed to have magical effects.
Previously, Lynn had developed numerous small red bumps on her back and neck. After wearing this piece of clothing for a while, all the red bumps on her back had miraculously disappeared.
It was truly extraordinary.
Lynn kept mentioning the magical aspects of the clothes to Emma.
The more Emma listened, the heavier her heart grew.
In the end, after checking the white T–shirt and examining several other coats, Emma was completely overwhelmed.
She really owned clothes from Bosman.
Although the white T–shirt wasn’t from Bosman, its craftsmanship was even more exquisite. Even Emma, who considered herself well–versed in fashion, couldn’t identify the fabric used for the shirt.
She just felt that it was incredibly comfortable to wear, making it hard to let go of.
Olivia was moved to the basement. It was a storage room. There was no bed inside, and the room was filled with dust.
She did not care too much. She found a clean place to sit down and leaned against the wall to rest. Just as she closed her eyes, she heard a rustling sound from the door of the room.
Immediately, the door swung open.
Instinctively, she looked up and met the sudden appearance of a magnified handsome face.
It was Daniel.
Olivia stood up abruptly, her eyes wide with an inexplicable shock. Her
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“Why are you here?” Olivia stuttered slightly, taken aback by the surprise.
This wasn’t an easy question to answer. Daniel’s gaze shifted slightly as he calmly asked in return, “I called you several times. Why didn’t you
answer?”
Olivia’s attention was quickly diverted. Her phone had been taken by Amelia and not given back to her.
As she was thinking about her phone, Daniel quietly surveyed the environment around them. When he noticed the cobwebs in the corner and the dust on the floor where Olivia had been sitting. A flash of fierceness crossed his eyes.
The person he cherished and loved so deeply had been treated this way. A wave of viciousness suddenly surged in his heart. He took a deep breath, struggling to control the intensity of his emotions.
He moved closer to Olivia, his gaze skimming over her pale lips. It felt as though a thread of pain was constricting around his heart, suffocating him.
However, Daniel was an expert at masking his emotions, and he didn’t let Olivia see anything unusual. His expression remained calm and composed.
He informed her, “I looked into that hotel. It belongs to Yunice. He, along with Emma and Yvonne, plotted to frame you.”
“It’s really Yvonne,” Olivia murmured, understanding the situation. But then, her gaze turned deeper.
These were her problems, but why was Daniel so concerned about them? First, he had investigated Yunice and now infiltrated the Taylor family’s mansion at night. His concern for her had already transcended the boundaries of friendship.
Olivia turned to face Daniel directly and asked, “Daniel, why are you helping me?”
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“Why do I help you?”
Daniel raised his gaze in the dim light of the storage room. The room was dimly lit with only a small yellow light on the ceiling, casting a soft glow downwards and reflecting off the dusty surfaces.
Yet, this subdued light couldn’t conceal the man’s extraordinary presence. He exuded a mysterious aura, both cold and proud. But he also exuded an air of elegance and nobility. His every movement and gesture carried an enigmatic charm.
That day, ever since he first laid eyes on Olivia at home, everything about Daniel had been off. His heart raced, his breathing quickened and his vision turned black. The world around him seemed to fade away.
He only had eyes for her and could only see her!
He had managed to restrain himself up until now, stopping himself from embracing her tightly. He believed he had exercised the greatest self–control of his life.
Previously, he had thought he could take things slowly, gradually making her care for him, slowly making her like him and gradually discovering their shared history. However, the moment he stepped into this cramped storage room, he saw her curled up in a corner covered in dust, looking like a helpless creature.
His heart had squeezed at that moment as if scalded by something searing.
At that instant, he knew he was done for.
He wouldn’t allow anyone, even herself, to hurt her.
Were loved ones really that important, important enough to allow self–inflicted suffering?
He would not allow it.
With him around, no one would harm her.
Daniel blinked, suppressing the bitterness and moisture that threatened to well up in his eyes. His gaze shifted, and he returned to the cold, arrogant, and noble Daniel again.
He gave Olivia an irrefutable reason. “Because Andrew likes you.”
At this point, he paused for a moment and looked at Olivia’s face slowly.
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was just a glance, but it seemed to be substantial. It was like a soft little brush that brushed past her face leisurely and slowly.
For some reason, Olivia’s face heated up.
Fortunately, the room was dark and concealed the gradual flush creeping onto her cheeks.
“Just because of that?” Olivia frowned. While she couldn’t argue with this reason, it didn’t seem sufficient.
“Of course, it’s more than that.” Daniel lowered his gaze, his fingers brushing over the golden cuff on his sleeve. His gaze swept over the corner where Olivia had been sitting earlier, and he asked, “Do you mind if I sit down?”
Olivia lowered her head, glancing at the dusty floor beneath her. Then, she saw Daniel’s custom–made silver–grey suit. She thought to herself, everything’s grey, that’s great, no need to worry about getting it dirty.
She nodded. “Sure, go ahead.”
Daniel moved past Olivia and sat down in the corner.
Even though Daniel was sitting in a narrow and dark corner, his remarkable presence couldn’t be concealed.
Previously, when Olivia had been sitting there, she seemed like a helpless creature. Now that Daniel was sitting there, he appeared as if he was mingling among the common people, yet retaining his noble bearing. After Daniel sat down, he gestured for Olivia to join him. “You too.” When she hesitated, he raised an eyebrow teasingly and said, “Are you going to look down on me?”
Well, Olivia was helpless. She wondered why this man was so unrelenting.
Olivia walked to Daniel’s side and turned her back to the wall. She was about to sit down.
Unexpectedly, Daniel shifted slightly in her direction.
As a result, Olivia ended up directly in his embrace.
Feeling the hard and warm muscles beneath her, Olivia’s face turned as red as a tomato. She instinctively tried to get up, but Daniel tightened his arms and pulled her closer.
Instead of moving away, Olivia found herself sitting in his lap.
Perceiving the strong masculine aura around her, Olivia was
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“Why are you so careless?” Daniel’s voice was gentle while his arms still wrapped around her waist. He said in a considerate tone, “Is the ground too cold for you to sit on? Just sit like this. I don’t mind.”
He looked tolerant and magnanimous.
Olivia was at a loss for words.
When a person did something wrong, their mind would go blank for a moment. They would be a little confused, but they would quickly regain their rationality.
After her senses returned, Olivia struggled to get off Daniel. “What are you doing? Let go of me.”
Daniel tightened his embrace slightly, not letting go. His face remained expressionless, but his cold eyes radiated a chill. “Don’t move. You fell into the water a couple of days ago, and now you want to sit on the ground. Are you made of steel? Are you trying to kill yourself?”
Olivia froze, and then, almost instinctively, she turned her gaze towards him, staring blankly.
Looking at her confused eyes, Daniel sighed in his heart. He softened his tone and said in a low voice, “Don’t move first.”
As he spoke, he took off his suit jacket and laid it on the ground. “You can sit here.”
Olivia obediently sat down.
For some reason, in front of Daniel, she always felt docile and
submissive. She instinctively believed that he wouldn’t harm her and that he might even protect her.
Seeing how obedient Olivia was, Daniel was very satisfied. He felt that his fondness for her had deepened a bit more.
Speaking of which, his aesthetic preferences had always revolved around Olivia’s changes.
Five years ago, when she was lively and vibrant, he liked girls who were cheerful and energetic.
Five years later, Olivia would be cold and indifferent. He then found himself drawn to distant, aloof, and independent girls.
Now, with her being obedient and gentle, his preferences shifted again. Basically, whatever she was like, he liked that kind of girl.
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Daniel came up with a very convincing reason. “My family has been pressuring me to get married. Andrew really likes you, and you don’t dislike me. How about we give it a try?”
Olivia was surprised. “Are you saying that we should get married?”
It was too sudden, wasn’t it? Who would skip the whole process of falling in love and go straight to marriage?
Daniel shifted his position, asking her in return, “Is that not okay? We’re eventually going to get married anyway. When you went to Stars Bay with Ethan, wasn’t it an intention to spend time together and see how things went? I’m much better than Ethan.”
Olivia chuckled. “How can there be such a comparison?”
Daniel was very good at persuading people. He could turn something black into white.
He adjusted his cuffs and asked, “Do you like Andrew?”
Olivia nodded. “Yes, I like him.”
“Then, do you hate me?”
“I don’t hate you.”
“Then let’s get married.”
“Isn’t this too impulsive?”
“Why would it be impulsive?” Daniel objected, “It’s obviously efficient.”
Then, he explained the benefits of their marriage to her by listing them. one by one.
First, once they were married, the people from the Taylor family wouldn’t dare to bully her anymore. With Daniel around, they wouldn’t dare to meddle in her marriage.
Second, they could each focus on their respective careers without. interfering with each other. If she didn’t like getting close to him, they could even draft a contract based on it.
Lastly, if she refused to marry him, he would have to find a stepmother for Andrew.
He reminded Olivia, “You know, stepmothers can be very malicious. Poor Andrew will have a hard time in the future. But don’t worry about him. too much. Children need to endure some hardships; they shouldn’t be overly pampered. Let him eat leftovers and sleep on the floor every day.”
Daniel talked as if Andrew was Olivia’s son. But wasn’t he Daniel’s son?
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Although Olivia knew that Daniel was exaggerating, she had to admit that his words hit her weak spot.
With the Sullivan family’s background and Isabella’s love for Andrew, no matter who married into the Sullivan family, no one would dare to lay their hands on Andrew.
However, Andrew was still young and accidents would possibly happen. If anything happened, it would be enough to destroy Andrew’s life.
Olivia fell silent.
She was indeed considering it, but she didn’t want to be hasty. She needed to think carefully.
Seeing Olivia’s interest, Daniel did not press further. Instead, he changed the topic. “Aren’t you curious about how I found you here?”
Olivia lifted her gaze.
Daniel’s eyes skimmed over her soft and tender lips, and his gaze dimmed suddenly. He spoke in a faint voice, “Because Andrew is sick and has been pestering me to look for you, I found out that you’re here.” “What’s wrong with Andrew? Did he catch a cold and have a fever?” Olivia became concerned. She realized that since Andrew had fallen into the water, she had returned to the Taylor family and hadn’t visited him yet. “Yeah, he has a high fever and has been delirious,” Daniel’s expression turned serious. “Could you come with me later?”
Olivia nodded instinctively in agreement, but then she thought of Amelia and hesitated.
Daniel noticed Olivia’s hesitation and said indifferently, “Is there anything more important than Andrew?”
This sentence made up her mind entirely. Olivia stood up and said, “Let’s go.”
After saying that, she suddenly thought of Daniel’s sudden appearance and furrowed her eyebrows slightly. “How did you get here?”
The Taylor family’s residence wasn’t an ordinary rural household. Even a thief would have trouble getting in since the place was covered in infrared sensors.
Despite the large yard and few visible security personnel, it was
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brimming with surveillance cameras. As long as an outsider triggered the alarm, a dozen or even hundreds of bodyguards would appear in an instant. They were all mercenaries.
Daniel didn’t seem concerned and tilted his head, raising an eyebrow. “Is there anywhere in this world that I can’t go?”
Olivia was briefly taken aback, then she turned her head away and started laughing so hard her shoulders shook.
“What are you laughing at?” Daniel’s face turned dark.
Olivia really didn’t want to laugh, but she couldn’t control it. She turned back with a smile. “Just now, were you being what they call ‘dashing‘? As a CEO, you can fly across the sky and do anything, there’s nowhere you can’t go?”
Upon hearing the word CEO, Daniel’s heart skipped a beat and he
trembled slightly. He stood up instantly and held Olivia’s shoulder. His voice was trembling as well. “Livy, do you remember? Did you remember something?”
Olivia looked puzzled. “Remember what?”
A tinge of disappointment flashed through Daniel’s eyes. He released her shoulders dejectedly. “I’m sorry, I got it wrong.”
“It’s okay.” Olivia curved her lips into a smile. On the surface, she seemed fine, but deep inside, she felt a silent sense of loss.
Who did he mistake her for? What made him so excited?
Was it Andrew’s mother?
Olivia took a deep breath and pushed down the disappointment in her heart.
At this point, Daniel regained his usual composure and explained seriously, “It was William who let me in.”
Given Daniel’s status, he wouldn’t easily do something that would break the law. Even if he were pushing boundaries, he wouldn’t engage in such activities. Sneaking into someone’s private residence might sound. romantic in a Romeo and Juliet context.
But in reality, it was trespassing.
Who knows how many pairs of eyes were on Daniel? He wouldn’t risk doing something like this. If there was even a slight mistake or if news leaked, the Taylor Group’s stock would plummet immediately.
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For Daniel, there were many ways to enter the Taylor family’s residence. He didn’t need to resort to breaking.
A simple phone call would have William respectfully invite him in.
Daniel asked, “How do you want to leave? Are you going to sneak away?”
Olivia smiled back and shook her head. She glanced at Daniel with a touch of pride. “No, we’ll leave openly. I’m not a criminal. Why should I sneak around?”
As she said this, she exuded an air of pride, completely different from the previous sense of loss.
“Let’s go.” Olivia adjusted her clothes and led the way towards the door. There were a few bodyguards stationed outside. Once they saw Olivia, they looked like they wanted to stop her. However, seeing Daniel behind her, they stepped back, lowered their heads, and appeared docile.
They let Olivia pass.
The exit of the basement was outside, so they couldn’t directly enter the living room. Therefore, after walking out, Daniel asked, “Do you want to go in?”
Olivia raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Daniel. “Of course, I have to go in. I still have something to deal with.” She paused and added, “Wait here for a moment.”
Saying that, she walked toward the main entrance.
At this moment, the living room was brightly lit. The faint sounds of a violin could be heard from within. The music was pure and joyful, like the flow of a clear spring in one’s heart.
In the living room, Liam was seated in the main position, with Yvonne by his side. On the sofa beside them were Samuel and Amelia. Emma was standing in the center, bowing her head while holding a violin. Everyone in the room was immersed in the melancholic yet cheerful melodies of the violin. Olivia’s arrival felt like the most discordant note, disrupting the otherwise cheerful and harmonious atmosphere.
The butler was the first to notice Olivia’s presence, and he subconsciously wanted to stop her. However, he hesitated and looked toward Liam.
Liam held his walking stick and did not speak.
At this moment, Samuel and Amelia also saw Olivia. Both of them wore
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Especially, Amelia was in frustration. She loved the violin the most. When she was young, she even held a violin solo concert. Later on, she gave up on the violin because she got married.
When listening to the violin, she hated to be disturbed.
Her emotions were no longer as intense as a few days ago. Amelia had been a noble lady in the Taylor family for many years and she didn’t like to act rashly or maliciously.
That was the behavior of a shrew that couldn’t bear the light of day, something Amelia disdained to engage in.
Afraid of disturbing Emma’s violin, she waved her hand to summon Sophia, her trusted aide, with a cold tone. “What are you doing? Even flies can get in here. It’s disgusting. Get rid of them quickly.”
Ever since she decided to give up on Olivia as her daughter, she no longer had any feelings for her. She maintained an aloof attitude, looking down on her completely.
In her eyes, Olivia was lower than a servant, akin to flies and mosquitoes. It was best to swat them away. If she couldn’t swat them, she should at least chase them off. She didn’t want to waste even a hint of her attention.
Sophia understood Amelia’s intentions and gradually stepped back. She approached Olivia silently and whispered, “I’m sorry, but this is not a place for you. Please leave.”
Her tone was extremely cold, laced with blatant disdain.
It was like a waitress in a high–class restaurant facing beggars who suddenly barged in. Although she wouldn’t chase them away violently, she was arrogant and disdainful.
Olivia did not feel ashamed or inferior because of Sophia’s attitude. She didn’t even feel angry or bother to look at Sophia.
Lifting her heel slightly, Olivia waited until a particular note was being played by Emma, and then she suddenly lowered her heel to the ground.
With a soft slap sound, not particularly forceful or loud, it nonetheless instantly disrupted Emma’s rhythm.
Emma looked at Amelia when she furrowed her brows. Her heart sank, but she didn’t stop. She continued playing the violin.
The reason Emma could earn so much affection from Amelia was that she had always pleased her, catering to her every whim. She had become
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the perfect daughter in Amelia’s eyes.
After struggling to find her tempo, Emma continued playing the violin. However, Olivia tapped her heel again.
Her rhythm was disrupted once more.
After that, no matter how she tried to adjust, she couldn’t regain the
complete tune.
Eventually, Emma’s frustration reached its peak. She stopped playing and lowered the violin bow.
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Although Olivia knew that Daniel was exaggerating, she had to admit that his words hit her weak spot.
With the Sullivan family’s background and Isabella’s love for Andrew, no matter who married into the Sullivan family, no one would dare to lay their hands on Andrew.
However, Andrew was still young and accidents would possibly happen. If anything happened, it would be enough to destroy Andrew’s life.
Olivia fell silent.
She was indeed considering it, but she didn’t want to be hasty. She needed to think carefully.
Seeing Olivia’s interest, Daniel did not press further. Instead, he changed the topic. “Aren’t you curious about how I found you here?”
Olivia lifted her gaze.
Daniel’s eyes skimmed over her soft and tender lips, and his gaze dimmed suddenly. He spoke in a faint voice, “Because Andrew is sick and has been pestering me to look for you, I found out that you’re here.” “What’s wrong with Andrew? Did he catch a cold and have a fever?” Olivia became concerned. She realized that since Andrew had fallen into the water, she had returned to the Taylor family and hadn’t visited him yet. “Yeah, he has a high fever and has been delirious,” Daniel’s expression turned serious. “Could you come with me later?”
Olivia nodded instinctively in agreement, but then she thought of Amelia and hesitated.
Daniel noticed Olivia’s hesitation and said indifferently, “Is there anything more important than Andrew?”
This sentence made up her mind entirely. Olivia stood up and said, “Let’s go.”
After saying that, she suddenly thought of Daniel’s sudden appearance and furrowed her eyebrows slightly. “How did you get here?”
The Taylor family’s residence wasn’t an ordinary rural household. Even a thief would have trouble getting in since the place was covered in infrared sensors.
Despite the large yard and few visible security personnel, it was
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brimming with surveillance cameras. As long as an outsider triggered the alarm, a dozen or even hundreds of bodyguards would appear in an instant. They were all mercenaries.
Daniel didn’t seem concerned and tilted his head, raising an eyebrow. “Is there anywhere in this world that I can’t go?”
Olivia was briefly taken aback, then she turned her head away and started laughing so hard her shoulders shook.
“What are you laughing at?” Daniel’s face turned dark.
Olivia really didn’t want to laugh, but she couldn’t control it. She turned back with a smile. “Just now, were you being what they call ‘dashing‘? As a CEO, you can fly across the sky and do anything, there’s nowhere you can’t go?”
Upon hearing the word CEO, Daniel’s heart skipped a beat and he
trembled slightly. He stood up instantly and held Olivia’s shoulder. His voice was trembling as well. “Livy, do you remember? Did you remember something?”
Olivia looked puzzled. “Remember what?”
A tinge of disappointment flashed through Daniel’s eyes. He released her shoulders dejectedly. “I’m sorry, I got it wrong.”
“It’s okay.” Olivia curved her lips into a smile. On the surface, she seemed fine, but deep inside, she felt a silent sense of loss.
Who did he mistake her for? What made him so excited?
Was it Andrew’s mother?
Olivia took a deep breath and pushed down the disappointment in her heart.
At this point, Daniel regained his usual composure and explained seriously, “It was William who let me in.”
Given Daniel’s status, he wouldn’t easily do something that would break the law. Even if he were pushing boundaries, he wouldn’t engage in such activities. Sneaking into someone’s private residence might sound. romantic in a Romeo and Juliet context.
But in reality, it was trespassing.
Who knows how many pairs of eyes were on Daniel? He wouldn’t risk doing something like this. If there was even a slight mistake or if news leaked, the Taylor Group’s stock would plummet immediately.
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For Daniel, there were many ways to enter the Taylor family’s residence. He didn’t need to resort to breaking.
A simple phone call would have William respectfully invite him in.
Daniel asked, “How do you want to leave? Are you going to sneak away?”
Olivia smiled back and shook her head. She glanced at Daniel with a touch of pride. “No, we’ll leave openly. I’m not a criminal. Why should I sneak around?”
As she said this, she exuded an air of pride, completely different from the previous sense of loss.
“Let’s go.” Olivia adjusted her clothes and led the way towards the door. There were a few bodyguards stationed outside. Once they saw Olivia, they looked like they wanted to stop her. However, seeing Daniel behind her, they stepped back, lowered their heads, and appeared docile.
They let Olivia pass.
The exit of the basement was outside, so they couldn’t directly enter the living room. Therefore, after walking out, Daniel asked, “Do you want to go in?”
Olivia raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Daniel. “Of course, I have to go in. I still have something to deal with.” She paused and added, “Wait here for a moment.”
Saying that, she walked toward the main entrance.
At this moment, the living room was brightly lit. The faint sounds of a violin could be heard from within. The music was pure and joyful, like the flow of a clear spring in one’s heart.
In the living room, Liam was seated in the main position, with Yvonne by his side. On the sofa beside them were Samuel and Amelia. Emma was standing in the center, bowing her head while holding a violin. Everyone in the room was immersed in the melancholic yet cheerful melodies of the violin. Olivia’s arrival felt like the most discordant note, disrupting the otherwise cheerful and harmonious atmosphere.
The butler was the first to notice Olivia’s presence, and he subconsciously wanted to stop her. However, he hesitated and looked toward Liam.
Liam held his walking stick and did not speak.
At this moment, Samuel and Amelia also saw Olivia. Both of them wore
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Especially, Amelia was in frustration. She loved the violin the most. When she was young, she even held a violin solo concert. Later on, she gave up on the violin because she got married.
When listening to the violin, she hated to be disturbed.
Her emotions were no longer as intense as a few days ago. Amelia had been a noble lady in the Taylor family for many years and she didn’t like to act rashly or maliciously.
That was the behavior of a shrew that couldn’t bear the light of day, something Amelia disdained to engage in.
Afraid of disturbing Emma’s violin, she waved her hand to summon Sophia, her trusted aide, with a cold tone. “What are you doing? Even flies can get in here. It’s disgusting. Get rid of them quickly.”
Ever since she decided to give up on Olivia as her daughter, she no longer had any feelings for her. She maintained an aloof attitude, looking down on her completely.
In her eyes, Olivia was lower than a servant, akin to flies and mosquitoes. It was best to swat them away. If she couldn’t swat them, she should at least chase them off. She didn’t want to waste even a hint of her attention.
Sophia understood Amelia’s intentions and gradually stepped back. She approached Olivia silently and whispered, “I’m sorry, but this is not a place for you. Please leave.”
Her tone was extremely cold, laced with blatant disdain.
It was like a waitress in a high–class restaurant facing beggars who suddenly barged in. Although she wouldn’t chase them away violently, she was arrogant and disdainful.
Olivia did not feel ashamed or inferior because of Sophia’s attitude. She didn’t even feel angry or bother to look at Sophia.
Lifting her heel slightly, Olivia waited until a particular note was being played by Emma, and then she suddenly lowered her heel to the ground.
With a soft slap sound, not particularly forceful or loud, it nonetheless instantly disrupted Emma’s rhythm.
Emma looked at Amelia when she furrowed her brows. Her heart sank, but she didn’t stop. She continued playing the violin.
The reason Emma could earn so much affection from Amelia was that she had always pleased her, catering to her every whim. She had become
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the perfect daughter in Amelia’s eyes.
After struggling to find her tempo, Emma continued playing the violin. However, Olivia tapped her heel again.
Her rhythm was disrupted once more.
After that, no matter how she tried to adjust, she couldn’t regain the
complete tune.
Eventually, Emma’s frustration reached its peak. She stopped playing and lowered the violin bow.
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Olivia found that the Taylor family’s reasoning was rather illogical. She did not want to argue with them about things that did not matter. Whether or not Amelia and Samuel were biased towards her was no longer her concern.
Her purpose in coming this time was just to clear her name.
Without emotional manipulation, no one could harm her.
Seeing that Samuel was getting more and more outrageous, Liam cleared his throat and said, “Enough, what’s the point of dwelling on matters between a father and daughter?”
As he spoke, he patted the seat next to him, beckoning Olivia. “Come and sit next to me.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked.
Especially Yvonne, who was beside Liam. Her eyes were as dark as the night. Hadn’t Liam already given up on Olivia? Why was he suddenly changing his stance?
Olivia raised an eyebrow, casting a meaningful look towards Liam.
Samuel could not stand to see Liam being good to Olivia. He said unhappily, “Liam, do you still hope for her to marry into the Turner family?”
He sneered, his expression full of disdain. “It’s not that I look down on Olivia, but even without the Stars Bay incident, Ethan would never be with her. Even though she’s my bloodline, I still need to be fair.”
“Does she understand the etiquette of a wealthy family, how to interact with others? Does she understand the intricacies of various prominent families? Does she possess any notable talents? Let’s talk about the violin, has she even touched one before?”
At this point, the contempt in Samuel’s eyes was undisguised. “For someone who can’t even measure up to societal standards, how could the Turner family possibly accept her?”
“Alright, that’s enough. Stop talking,” Liam furrowed his brows. “Have you ever heard of someone speaking ill of their own daughter like this?”
Speaking of his daughter, Samuel calmed down a little.
He hadn’t always disliked Olivia. After all, she was his own daughter, and
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there was no inherent conflict between them. Even when he knew that she had been found and brought back, he initially held thoughts of making amends.
He planned to give her a sum of money, around 200 thousand dollars. This sum wouldn’t mean much to the Taylor family, but for Olivia, who had been living outside for so long, it was a considerable amount.
It was just that she had been brought up by a village doctor with limited horizons. What kind of perspective could she possibly have? If he gave her that amount of money, she would be overjoyed.
Give her a sum of money and find a rich family for her to marry into. She did not expect to be rich. She would just follow behind the Taylor Group and pick up some rice grains. That would be enough for her to live a rich life.
Samuel felt that he had given her enough money and fulfilled his responsibilities.
However, Olivia was not satisfied!
Liam had said that he would give her shares of the Taylor Group, but she did not even reject it and directly asked for it.
Olivia had even dared to ask for the shares of Taylor Group. While Samuel only had a 5% stake in the company, she was dared to ask for 3%, as if she wouldn’t be overwhelmed.
There was also the engagement with the Turner family.
The Turner family’s matriarch should be someone elegant and sophisticated like Emma, a refined and cultured lady who had studied abroad and had a broad perspective. And yet, Olivia, a rustic girl from a small village, actually dared to dream of such a match. She better took a good look in the mirror to see what she looked like.
“Please, have a seat.” Liam gestured to Olivia. Then he turned to Samuel. “You should say less. Why are you two acting like enemies? You have to act like a father.”
Samuel frowned. “I don’t want to be enemies with her either. It’s just that she’s so out of line. Look at what’s happened in our family since she returned; all the bad things that have happened in our family are related to her.”
Upon hearing this, Olivia could not help but laugh out loud.
All these things that happened in the Taylor family were caused by
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Yvonne and Emma, yet they had somehow shifted the blame onto her. The perpetrator was innocent, and the victim was being treated as the guilty party. Truly, they were finding excuses to blame her for anything. “That’s enough.” Liam frowned. “Everyone, let’s calm down. We’re all family. There’s no need to be so hostile.”
When Samuel heard this, his face twisted. He did not expect Liam to care so much about Olivia and even speak up for her.
He looked down at Emma’s pale face and thought to himself, “I can’t let Olivia stay any longer. She has to be married off. If I let her stay in the Taylor family, Emma might be affected by her negative influence and be ruined!”
Thinking of this, Samuel said, “Olivia must be married off!”
He turned to Olivia, speaking with a tone of benevolence. “You’re not young anymore. Get married and have children sooner rather than later. Stop daydreaming about the Turner family. That’s not something you can aspire to. I have a few good choices for you. They’re all graduates of prestigious universities, ambitious young men. Although their family backgrounds might be less privileged, they’re a better match for you.”
“Both of you were raised in ordinary families. In the future, you’ll have more common ground to share, and the company will train him and promote him to become a department manager. As long as the Taylor family exists, you two will always have food on the table.”
Those who didn’t know better would think that he was talking to his
servant.
It had the tone of rewarding someone for their service.
Emma, who was leaning against Amelia’s chest, heard Samuel’s words and a glint of light flashed in her eyes.
That would be perfect. As long as Olivia married a junior employee, she would always be inferior to her, having to live according to her whims.
Amelia was quite satisfied with Samuel’s arrangement. She leisurely spoke as if her tone filled with concern for Olivia. “Samuel is right. With both the Turner and Taylor families supporting you, the two of you will have a good life. Also, in the future, you should get along well with Emma. When Emma marries Ethan, as long as she speaks well of you, and promotes you a bit, it will be enough to benefit you for a lifetime.”
After saying that, Olivia remained silent.
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After speaking and seeing Olivia remain silent with a pensive expression, Amelia felt she was unappreciative and couldn’t help but scold her. “Are you still thinking about Ethan? I’m saying this for your own good. You should appreciate what’s appropriate for your status. While you’re only worthy of simple meals, don’t even think about having extravagant delicacies. Ethan is beyond your reach. You better get a grip on yourself, find a reputable family, and settle down. When you graduate in the future, the Taylor family will provide money for you to buy a house and you can stay in Evervale.”
Amelia felt she had done all she could. If Olivia still did not know how to appreciate kindness, she would not care about her anymore.
She had intended to give Olivia a warning. So, she glanced at Liam and asked, “Liam, when are you going to retrieve Olivia’s shares? Since she lacks the ability, giving her such a large sum of money will make her arrogant. Her character will change, and giving her several hundred thousand dollars will be enough.”
In fact, Liam had wanted to say something just now, but Samuel and Amelia had been speaking rapidly, making him stunned and unable to interrupt.
Liam was an experienced individual; how could he change his mind so easily? Just a few days ago, he had wanted to give up on Olivia, but now he was embracing her again. There had to be a reason for it.
Unfortunately, Samuel and Amelia were too naive to notice.
On the other hand, Yvonne was much smarter. She wouldn’t act rashly without understanding the situation. Thus, she didn’t say anything. Liam finally had a chance to speak. He glared at Samuel and ignored Amelia. Instead, he looked at Olivia gently and asked, “It’s been quite a while. Is Mr. Sullivan still waiting outside? Should I invite him in for a seat?”
Mr. Sullivan? Who was that?
Samuel suddenly had a bad feeling. In his panic, he almost knocked over his cup.
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“Which Mr. Sullivan?” Amelia did not react for a moment.
Liam ignored her and stood up, leaning on his cane as he walked outside. Samuel hesitated to go forward and assist, but then he remembered that Emma was still lying on the sofa. He hurriedly asked, “Liam, where are you going?”
Liam had not expected much from Samuel for a long time. However, his handling of the situation with Olivia had deeply disappointed him.
For wealthy families like theirs, daughters were very precious. After they were carefully nurtured and grown up, they could go out and get married. It could bring huge benefits to the family. But Samuel had treated Olivia so callously, especially considering his affairs with a mistress and Emma, who was a bastard child. He had such a narrow perspective.
He didn’t need Samuel to treat Olivia well, but he should at least maintain some semblance of dignity.
Samuel did not even know how to pretend.
To make Olivia marry a junior employee and give her a small dowry was a completely loss–making transaction. He really dared to think about it.
Apart from satisfying his own pride and controlling desire, and making his mistress and bastard daughter happy, there was no benefit to it.
Liam had always prioritized his own interests, and everything else came second. He did not expect Samuel to be such a hothead.
Thankfully, Liam had his exceptional grandson William. Otherwise, he would not have been able to rest easy until his last day.
For Liam, benefits were the most important consideration. Everything else had to come later.
Yvonne had connections to the renowned doctor Isaac, which is why Liam was leaning towards her and allowed them to plot against Olivia. But now, a new figure had appeared behind Olivia, which was Daniel.
The initially tilted balance was now back in equilibrium, and Olivia’s position even seemed slightly elevated.
Liam had changed his attitude towards Olivia and started to protect her.
In any case, he would side with whoever was beneficial to the Taylor
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“Which Mr. Sullivan?” Amelia did not react for a moment.
Liam ignored her and stood up, leaning on his cane as he walked outside.
Samuel hesitated to go forward and assist, but then he remembered that Emma was still lying on the sofa. He hurriedly asked, “Liam, where are you going?”
Liam had not expected much from Samuel for a long time. However, his handling of the situation with Olivia had deeply disappointed him.
For wealthy families like theirs, daughters were very precious. After they were carefully nurtured and grown up, they could go out and get married. It could bring huge benefits to the family. But Samuel had treated Olivia so callously, especially considering his affairs with a mistress and Emma, who was a bastard child. He had such a narrow perspective.
He didn’t need Samuel to treat Olivia well, but he should at least maintain some semblance of dignity.
Samuel did not even know how to pretend.
To make Olivia marry a junior employee and give her a small dowry was a completely loss–making transaction. He really dared to think about it.
Apart from satisfying his own pride and controlling desire, and making his mistress and bastard daughter happy, there was no benefit to it.
Liam had always prioritized his own interests, and everything else came second. He did not expect Samuel to be such a hothead.
Thankfully, Liam had his exceptional grandson William. Otherwise, he would not have been able to rest easy until his last day.
For Liam, benefits were the most important consideration. Everything else had to come later.
Yvonne had connections to the renowned doctor Isaac, which is why Liam was leaning towards her and allowed them to plot against Olivia. But now, a new figure had appeared behind Olivia, which was Daniel.
The initially tilted balance was now back in equilibrium, and Olivia’s position even seemed slightly elevated.
Liam had changed his attitude towards Olivia and started to protect her.
In any case, he would side with whoever was beneficial to the Taylor
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family.
Everyone followed behind Liam and walked out together. Only Amelia did not move while cradling Emma. She even asked her in a low voice, “Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to go upstairs and rest?
Of course, Emma did not want to go upstairs. If she did, she wouldn’t be able to see Daniel.
She had always believed that Daniel’s interest in Olivia was due to his son’s attachment to Olivia, but she hadn’t expected him to genuinely care for her.
Thinking of this, Emma’s heart felt like it was being gnawed by a rat, causing her chest and throat to ache.
In the past, the Sullivan family was the same as the Taylor family. They were the four great families in Evervale. They started with traditional medicine and with several centuries–old brands under their name. The Sullivan family’s wealth was not the richest among the four great families. However, due to its long history of commanding respect, it was considered the leading family.
The term “leading family” indicated the respect that the other three great families held for them, not necessarily their actual strength.
But after Daniel took control of the Sullivan family, everything changed.
Those years coincided with rapid development and change. Daniel astutely seized the rise of the internet during its peak and established Riotech Corporation. In just a few years, it rapidly grew to become the largest internet company in the country and one of the top ones
overseas.
The market capitalization of Riotech Corporation alone surpassed the combined total of the Taylor, Green, and Turner families.
If it weren’t for Daniel’s low–key nature and the fact that his traditional medicine business wasn’t listed, he would have long become the richest person in the country.
Currently in Evervale, even individuals with seniority and experience like Liam would address Daniel respectfully.
This type of person had personally come to the Sullivan family for Olivia. Emma felt an intense pang of jealousy.
Following behind the group, Olivia walked slowly. As they started
walking, people were still conversing, but as they reached the doorway, a
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silence fell.
Olivia followed the gaze of the crowd and saw a man leaning against a palm tree. His long legs were slightly bent and his hands were in his pockets
He was wearing a silver–gray suit that had been wrinkled a bit by Olivia when she sat on the ground earlier. He seemed to exude a noble aura despite the creases.
Indeed, an individual with a good temperament could look handsome in anything.
The light from the Taylor family’s gate fell on his face, accentuating his exquisite features. It was dark and created a mysterious charm in the contrast of light and shadow.
Daniel had been famous for his handsome looks when he was younger. At that time, anyone discussing good looks would inevitably mention him for comparison.
If anyone could even match half of his looks, they would receive widespread praise.
However, as Daniel grew older and his business expanded, people began to focus less on his appearance.
Instead, they described him as having a strong presence and an
awe–inspiring aura.
Liam walked forward with trembling steps and greeted him politely. “Mr. Sullivan.”
As Liam spoke, Samuel and Yvonne also greeted him one after another. “Mr. Sullivan.”
Daniel paid no attention to anyone and looked straight at Olivia as if he did not hear the greetings around him. “Can we go now?”
Without waiting for Olivia to respond, Liam interjected, “Why are you leaving soon? Since you’re here, come inside and have a seat.” As he said that, he turned to Olivia and said with a disapproving expression, “Olivia, why didn’t you invite Mr. Sullivan in earlier? Quick, invite Mr. Sullivan in.”
Olivia did not want to pay any attention to Liam, but after her gaze swept over his elderly face, her heart softened.
She looked at Daniel and asked, “Would you like to come in?”
Daniel knew Olivia well. Once looking at her expression, he clearly knew
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that her heart had softened.
This girl had always had a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
Daniel nodded and then turned to Liam, his attitude gentler than before. “May I ask if Mr. Taylor welcomes me?”
“Welcome. How could we not welcome you?” Liam chuckled as he walked inside. While he was walking, he added, “It’s already late at night. Why don’t you stay for the night? It’s a good chance for Olivia to host you.” Daniel did not agree right away. Instead, he turned to Olivia with an obedient expression. He asked, “Is that okay?”
Seeing this scene, Liam’s smile deepened.
Olivia did not understand why Daniel was asking her. If he did not want to stay overnight, he would have refused outright. So he did not refuse just now, it meant he wanted to stay.
Although she didn’t comprehend his intention, she cooperated and said, “Indeed, it’s quite late. Why not stay over?”
Daniel looked satisfied and his smile was radiant.
It wasn’t until bedtime that he came to find her, and Olivia finally understood his intentions.
First, Daniel explained some of the rules of high society to her.
He mentioned that within these prominent families, there were no restrictions on internal disputes among descendants. As long as they did not harm the interests of the family, they could fight as they pleased.
The victor of these disputes would naturally become the head of the family.
This was one way for these prominent families to select their heirs.
He told Olivia, “The reason why Yvonne and Amelia plotted.against you is solely for the benefit of the Taylor family. If you voluntarily leave, you’ll be playing into their hands. You have to stay and firmly establish yourself, gain a voice, and finally drive them crazy!”
Olivia was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.
Daniel seemed to think he had startled her with his words. He reached out and lightly touched her delicate cheek, speaking softly, “Don’t worry, with me here, you have nothing to fear. I’ll fight back for you and make sure to deal with those who have treated you unfairly, one by one.”
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Because of Daniels arrival, breakfast at the Taylor residence was exceptionally lavish. All the family members were present, including William, who rushed back from his business trip overnight.
Daniel naturally took his place next to Liam, in the most distinguished spot. Olivia was sitting on his other side.
The breakfast spread was diverse, featuring both Eastern and Western cuisines. Daniel preferred a light breakfast so he ate pancakes and cereal. Yvonne kept her head down. Since Daniel’s arrival, she had remained quiet, not uttering a word,
She ate quickly and was the first to put down her cutlery. She then looked up with a smile at everyone, her eyes shining brightly. “I listened to Emma’s violin performance last night and found it quite melodious, Today, I’d like to share a piece as well.”
Liam applauded and looked at Yvonne with a loving gaze. “Good, Yvonne, that’s thoughtful of you.”
Yvonne picked up the violin and played a lively tune. It was perfectly suited for the morning, setting a positive atmosphere.
After the piece concluded. Emma was also eager to try. She smiled and said, “Let me play a song too.
It was the spirited and moving melody from the previous night.
It was a tune favored by Amelia, so Yvonne often played it. The piece was said to be composed by a ten–year–old girl, and therefore, there was a hint of childishness in the tine.
When it was over, Amelia applauded Emma and said proudly, “Our Taylor family’s daughters are truly talented.”
Yvonne covered her mouth and smiled. “Amelia, don’t praise me so much, I’m getting embarrassed.”
“Why be embarrassed? You’re really good at the violin,” Amelia responded with pride.
Yvonne brushed back her hair and suddenly looked at Olivia. “Olivia, how about you play a piece too? Let’s consider it the three of us sisters adding some excitement for everyone.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the lively restaurant instantly fell silent.
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Even the servants moved with delicate footsteps, afraid to make a sound. Without showing any traces of it, Daniel frowned slightly and fixed his gaze on Yvonne.
Sensing his gaze, Yvonne lowered her eyes for a moment, her lips curling up almost imperceptibly.
To capture a man’s attention, one didn’t always have to please him; stirring his emotions could be just as effective.
Meanwhile, Olivia was busy eating her hard–boiled egg and appeared to pay no heed to Yvonne’s words, not offering any response at all.
Amelia frowned. She had considered saying a word for Olivia’s sake. Knowing that Olivia did not know how to play the violin, she wanted to cover for her. However, Olivia’s behavior came across as impolite, focused only on eating without any hint of aristocratic etiquette.
This irritated Amelia greatly.
In a cold voice, she said, “Are you deaf? Didn’t you hear Yvonne talking to you?”
Ignoring Amelia, Olivia continued to eat the egg slowly, methodically finishing it. She then took a tissue, wiping her fingers and lips clean.
Finally, she raised her gaze to cast a faint glance at Amelia without saying a word.
Amelia’s expression froze momentarily. She suddenly felt as if she had been seen through. She instinctively trembled, experiencing a sensation of being exposed.
Unperturbed by Amelia’s presence, Olivia got up and said, “I’m done eating.”
With that, she turned and left without sparing even the slightest face to Yvonne, treating her as though she were invisible.
Even though Yvonne was skillful at hiding her emotions, a flicker of annoyance briefly appeared on her face.
The rest of the Taylor family were stunned. They had never expected Olivia to behave in such a way.
She completely disregarded Yvonne’s words, treating her as though she didn’t exist.
Olivia had already reached the dining room’s entrance and was about to leave when Yvonne called out, “Wait.”
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Olivia left without stopping.
Yvonne widened her eyes.
The servants all turned around and could not help but snicker. “Miss Olivia was so disrespectful that Ms. Yvonne was about to die of anger!” After breakfast, everyone gathered in the living room, where Olivia was already seated, sipping her coffee.
Yvonne had regained her composure, her cunning hidden beneath a calm demeanor. Her first words upon entering the room were an apologetic address to Olivia, laden with sincerity. “I’m truly sorry about earlier. I didn’t know you couldn’t play the violin. Amelia loves the violin, and you’re her daughter. I assumed you were just like Emma, who was taught by a skilled teacher. It was only later when I was talking to Emma that I found out…”
At this point, she deliberately paused and raised her voice so that the servants serving in the living room could hear her. “That you actually grew up in the countryside. Let alone learning to play the violin, you probably haven’t even seen one.”
“It’s not the countryside,” Emma quickly explained. “It’s a small city.” “Isn’t it pretty much the same?” Yvonne’s expression turned innocent. “After all, you wouldn’t have had the opportunity to learn the violin.” “Don’t talk about it anymore.” Emma lowered her gaze. “Olivia is probably feeling inferior. We girls from well–off families are raised with various skills from childhood – music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She didn’t have that environment. It’s already quite pitiful for her. Don’t bring up things that hurt her feelings.”
The two of them echoed each other, seemingly pitying Olivia on the surface while subtly demeaning her, portraying her as worthless.
As expected, after the two of them finished speaking, the servants in the living room looked at Olivia with disdain and no respect.
Olivia was holding a cup. When she heard this, she suddenly placed the cup on the table with a sharp clink, the glass making a distinct sound.
The sound was not loud, but it startled everyone in the room.
She didn’t enjoy indulging in these meaningless power struggles, but if she didn’t speak up now, they would see her as an easy target.
“Pitiful?” Olivia chuckled softly. “I actually think it’s you who should be pitied.”
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Yvonne looked surprised. “Who are you pitying?”
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Olivia’s gaze shifted to the violin being held by one of the servants. “After learning the violin for so many years, you can’t even convey the emotional essence of a piece. That piece ‘Mom in My Dream‘ is clearly melancholic, filled with longing, yet you played it with excessive cheerfulness.”
Emma, who had always been proud of her violin skills, immediately retorted upon hearing this. “Nonsense, it’s clearly meant to be joyful. The song is about a young girl playing hide and seek with her mother in a dream, recounting the amusing events that happened while searching for her.”
Having said that, Emma glanced at Amelia who nodded in agreement. There was a touch of pride in her eyes. “If you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense. It’s fine if you don’t know, but if you pretend to know especially in front of outsiders, it would be an embarrassment to the Taylor family.”
Amelia also turned to Olivia with a disapproving look. “If you don’t understand, just stay quiet. No one would mistake you for a mute. Don’t let your vanity run wild. It’s laughable to pretend you know something when you don’t.”
“Pretending to know something I don’t?” Olivia seemed to have heard something interesting. She leaned back on the couch and burst into laughter.
Everyone was puzzled, wondering what she was laughing about.
A maid whispered, “Could Miss Olivia have been triggered? She doesn’t know anything. It wasn’t easy for her to muster the courage to prove herself, but she was exposed in public. How embarrassing!”
After Olivia finished laughing, she suddenly straightened her posture and fixed her gaze on Emma. “Do you know who the real composer of that piece is?”
“The composer is ‘The Girl in the White Dress,” Emma replied while confused.
This song was very famous, and it was composed by a ten–year–old girl. Back then, it had caused a sensation in the music world. Many people wanted to take the little girl as their disciple, but they could not find her. Olivia lowered her head slightly. “Do you know the author’s real name?”
Emma frowned.
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Olivia pointed at the phone and gestured. “You can ask someone.” Emma didn’t want to entertain Olivia, but everyone was curious. What was Olivia up to?
Amelia was also very curious. She took out her phone and called a well–known figure in the music industry to inquire.
“Oh, you’re asking about the author of ‘Mom in My Dream“?” A female voice came from the other end of the phone. “I’ll go and ask. I think her surname is Taylor. She even has the same surname as you.”
Then came a series of footsteps and hushed conversations. After a while, the woman’s voice returned.
“Got the answer. The real name of the composer is Olivia Taylor!”
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Amelia put her phone on speaker so that everyone could hear. So, the word “Olivia” reached everyone’s ears in the living room.
Olivia!
It was actually Olivia!
Everyone was stunned. The originally noisy living room instantly fell silent, and everyone’s faces were filled with unconcealable shock.
Amelia was so shocked that she forgot to hang up.
Emma was the first to react. She could not believe it and could not accept this fact. She immediately denied it. “Impossible! It’s impossible. How can it be you?”
It was obvious that she had been dealt a blow. Her body subconsciously retreated, and she subconsciously shook her head. She muttered softly, “How can someone write such a beautiful tune at ten? It’s impossible. You must be lying. Didn’t you never learn the violin? The person who adopted you is just an ordinary doctor. How can he make you learn the violin? Moreover, there are no good teachers in a small place.”
Impossible! It was impossible! Emma did not believe it. She had learned violin for many years and thought that she was talented and hardworking enough. But she still did not dare to compose music. How was it possible that Olivia could compose music at the age of ten?
“Could it be that they have the same name?” Yvonne said then. Her expression was calm, but her eyes were dark.
Yes, it must be someone with the same name! Emma reacted. Then she said firmly, “It must be someone with the same name. How could you compose a song at the age of 10? You’re lying!”
Amelia frowned when she heard the word “same name.” She restrained her shocked expression and continued to ask on the phone, “What’s her full name? Where is she from? Do you have any news about her now?”
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone as if she was looking for information. After a while, the woman’s clear voice came. “Her full name is Olivia Taylor. It seems that someone in her family is engaged in pharmaceutical–related industries. The composer is from Layfield. There’s no news now. Rumor has it that the girl plays the violin because she misses her mother. Then, when she was a little older, she
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followed her grandpa to study medicine.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the living room fell silent again. All the conditions matched Olivia, which meant that she was the composer.
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This time, even Yvonne’s expression changed. She was in disbelief. “How can you compose a song without the guidance of a great teacher?” It was too unbelievable. Usually, geniuses are all from musical families, such as Mozart.
Olivia didn’t have the qualifications and was even born in a small city. How could she compose?
“Did someone help you cheat?” Yvonne guessed maliciously.
Hearing this, the others looked at Olivia, wanting to see her reaction. Olivia wasn’t offended by Yvonne’s malicious guess. She still looked calm. With an innate coldness, pride, and even a hint of doubt, she asked, “Why are you so surprised? Is composing difficult?”
As she spoke, she waved at the servant holding the violin. She took the violin and played “Mom in My Dream.”
This piece was similar to the one Emma played before. However, the feelings were different. Emma’s was light and happy, but Olivia’s was filled with deep sadness.
Because it was a dream, and in it was her mother. She and her mother played hide–and–seek happily. But when she woke up, it wasn’t real.
The feelings in Olivia’s piece were higher than Emma’s. Previously, when everyone listened to this piece, they only thought it was pleasant and childlike. However, after listening to Olivia’s, they felt a bone–chilling sadness.
It was a kind of longing and bitterness that lingered in the gaps between her bones.
It turned out that this was the charm of the piece. Even the servants who did not know how to play the violin lowered their eyes and felt
depressed.
After listening to this song, Amelia almost lost her grip on her phone.
Because she heard a familiar tune!
There were only a few notes, very few, and they were often used in other tunes. Amelia didn’t realize it until she finished listening to Olivia’s piece.
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She was the one who taught her daughter that melody. Her daughter had learned the violin from her since she was young. She told her daughter that she could not cry when she was sad. She had to be happy. Only extreme happiness could show extreme sadness when the music ended.
This was the case when things reached an extreme.
It was her daughter! Olivia was her daughter! It was only at this moment that Amelia truly realized that Olivia was her daughter.
She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but her gaze met Olivia’s cold eyes. It was like polar ice that instantly woke her up.
Olivia’s eyes were filled with indifference and aloofness. She treated her like a stranger and had no feelings for her.
Looking at Olivia, who was like this, Amelia’s heart ached and her ears buzzed non–stop…
Compared to Amelia’s aching, Emma’s heart was filled with jealousy.
She could not accept this fact. She had always been arrogant and condescending. In front of Olivia, she had a sense of superiority. She was confident that she could suppress Olivia with her strength and prevent her from making a comeback.
However, everything that happened today had shattered her
understanding. She lost to Olivia completely in playing the violin, which was something she had always been proud of.
She couldn’t accept it!
In her excitement, she could not control her emotions at all. She
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suddenly stood up and glared at Olivia. “You’re lying. Just because you
know how to play it doesn’t prove you’re the composer!”
At this point, she sneered. “Do you really think you’re a musician? Do you think anyone is qualified to compose? Stop dreaming!”
When Emma said this, everyone was stunned. They looked at her in surprise and felt that she must be crazy.
All kinds of evidence showed that Olivia was the composer of this song, but she still didn’t believe it.
For a moment, the way the servants looked at Emma changed. They felt she was too narrow–minded and could not accept others‘ excellence.
“Emma!” To prevent Emma from making a fool of herself, Samuel tried to dissuade her. “Sit down.”
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He pushed Emma down onto the sofa and patted her shoulder comfortingly as he looked at Olivia in disgust. “It’s normal for Emma to be surprised. Even I’m surprised.”
At this point, he paused for a moment. When he spoke again, his tone was questioning. “Since you’re the composer of ‘Mom in My Dream,‘ why didn’t you say so earlier? Did you pretend to be the underdog so your opponent would be negligent so you could win the final victory? Did you want to shock the world and watch Emma and Yvonne make a fool of themselves?
“It’s a good thing to be smart, but it’s not good to have a bad temperament and deliberately hide the truth to bully others.” At this point, his tone was already threatening.
Samuel was guiding public opinion. Initially, everyone was paying attention to Emma’s loss of composure and felt that she was not magnanimous and narrow–minded. However, when Samuel said this, everyone’s thoughts changed again.
They thought that Olivia was scheming. She was the composer, but she didn’t say anything. And she even pretended she didn’t know how to play the violin and deliberately humiliated Emma and Yvonne.
She was really too scheming.
“Shock the world?” Olivia suddenly chuckled.
Just as everyone was thinking that she was scheming, she suddenly laughed out loud and everyone subconsciously looked over.
Olivia changed her posture and placed the violin on her shoulder again. She casually composed a tune and looked up at Samuel. Her gaze was confident and arrogant.
“Composing is such an easy thing. I don’t even bother to use it to shock the world. You guys are showing off something you’re not good at in front of me, but you’re blaming me. What a joke.”
Then, she turned around, threw the violin to the nearest servant, and
looked at Emma with disdain as she said, “Don’t show off such things in the future.”
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Showing off something she was not good at?
Emina’s body trembled violently. Her eyes, covered by long hair, were filled with malice and resentment.
Olivia actually said that!
Ever since she was young, this was the first time Emma had suffered such humiliation. It was as if someone had taken off her clothes in public. It made her so ashamed that she could not raise her head.
When Samuel noticed Emma’s trembling, a hint of heartache flashed in his eyes.
He raised his hand and patted Emma to comfort her. However, his gaze on Olivia was filled with oppression. “Stop where it should stop. Don’t go overboard.”
As he spoke, he glanced at Daniel, who was behind Olivia. He threatened, “No man will like a woman who is too bossy. You’d better behave yourself. Be careful not to make people not dare to get close to you.”
After saying that, Samuel smiled and looked at Daniel. “I’m sorry, Mr. Sullivan. I’ve embarrassed myself in front of you. My two daughters are unbecoming, especially Olivia. She’s too aggressive. This is also my fault. Because of my carelessness, she was left outside for 18 years, grew up in the marketplaces, came into contact with too many bad people, and developed her mean, bossy, and vulgar character. I’ll discipline her more in the future.”
Bossy and vulgar?
Olivia could not help but laugh out loud. She did not expect such a father to exist in this world who defamed and suppressed his biological daughter in front of everyone.
However, though she knew that Samuel was deliberately distorting and slandering her, Olivia was still a little uneasy. Her actions just now could not be said wrong. But they were indeed a little domineering.
Would Daniel think that she was too domineering and went too far?
Olivia tried to control herself. She did not turn around or look at Daniel. She forced herself to remain calm.
From the beginning until now, Daniel had been quiet. He did not say
anything. It was as if it had nothing to do with him. He only leaned lazily
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on the sofa and tilted his head slightly as if he were watching a show or in a daze.
It was not until Samuel spoke to him that his absent–minded expression slowly recovered.
He sat up straight and looked at Samuel seriously as if he was thinking about his words.
Seeing this, Samuel smiled smugly and glanced at Olivia secretly.
“Hmph, this damn girl has a backer, so she returned to show off. Today, I will destroy your backer. Let’s see what else you can be proud of,” Samuel thought.
“Mr. Sullivan,” Samuel continued. His tone was fawning and enthusiastic. “Do you also think Olivia is too domineering? A girl should be gentle. If she’s too aggressive, she won’t be able to find a man.”
Upon hearing this, Olivia’s heart tightened. She clenched her fists tightly on the sofa. Just as she was about to retort, she heard Daniel’s lazy but attractive voice.
“I don’t think so.” Daniel curled his lips and leaned against the sofa. His slightly raised eyes were like a cold pearl, cold and shining.
“If we repay evil with good deeds, what do we repay good deeds with?” As he said this, he suddenly reached out and hooked the hair on Olivia’s shoulder.
Olivia’s hair was not long, only reaching her shoulders. Therefore, Daniel’s fingers curled around her hair twice, and then it touched her neck.
As soon as the man’s burning skin touched hers, Olivia shivered. She subconsciously wanted to turn her head, but Daniel grabbed her waist and prevented her from moving.
Immediately after, his cold and sharp words sounded in her ears. “I think Olivia is too kind. Her heart is soft and gentle. If it were me, if anyone dared to humiliate me, bully me, look down on me, or slander me, would hit back ten times and see her dead and buried!”
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At this point, Daniel smiled and looked at Samuel. His tone was cold. “Mr. Taylor, yes, you need to discipline your daughter, but not Olivia, but the one beside you. Tell her not to go out and embarrass herself if she’s not that good. Other people are not as soft–hearted as Olivia. They won’t show her any mercy.
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“Speaking of which, I have to thank you for your carelessness, Mr. Taylor.” Daniel’s tone changed as he talked about Olivia’s missing. “Fortunately, Olivia went missing, so she was nurtured so well. If she stayed in the Taylor family, wouldn’t she be like another daughter of yours, who is insensible, rude, arrogant, and conceited like a joke?”
Daniel’s words were mean. He did not show Samuel and Emma any respect, but Olivia could not help but smile when she heard them.
She thought that this man was just good at doing business. She did not expect him to be so good at talking.
Daniel’s words successfully silenced the entire living room. His words were harsh. Not only was he criticizing Emma’s poor upbringing, but he was also questioning the Taylor family’s upbringing.
Samuel had never been a smart person. He was immediately furious and was about to scold him.
But Liam stopped him. “Sit down.”
Liam frowned and glared at him. Then, he turned to Olivia with a smile. “I remember you learning to play the violin from your mother when you were young. I didn’t expect you to be so talented. Why didn’t you continue to study later?”
Although Liam did not like Daniel’s words, he was much more shrewd and could endure it. He quickly changed the topic and became a kind elder.
During this period, Amelia’s attention was focused on Olivia. When she heard Liam ask why she did not continue her studies, she subconsciously pricked up her ears and leaned forward, wanting to listen carefully.
Olivia lowered her eyes and looked up a moment later. Her eyes were already calm without any ripples.
“There’s no reason. I don’t like it, so I stopped learning it.” Her tone was indifferent and cold, like an ice cube that suddenly burst, instantly stabbing into Amelia’s heart.
Amelia could barely control her emotions. She instantly stood up and stumbled toward the room upstairs. “Sorry, I’m not feeling well.”
Olivia did not react at all to Amelia’s loss of composure. She was very indifferent. Her light pupils were filled with indifference.
Liam had been secretly sizing up Olivia. Seeing her indifferent expression, he heaved a long sigh in his heart.
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This child’s heart was hurt after all.
Liam felt helpless.
He was too old to care that much. He could only maintain superficial harmony. He would let them handle the rest themselves.
There was no grief so great as despair. Liam didn’t want to interfere either. He just wanted it to be out of his sight.
With the help of the servants, Liam also took the elevator and left. Then, Samuel left with Emma.
After a while, everyone left. Only Daniel, Olivia, and Yvonne were left.
Yvonne took a sip of coffee and stood up. “I’m going back to my room too. Have a good chat.”
As she spoke, she turned around gently and gracefully walked up the stairs. When she reached the center of the stairs, she suddenly looked back and pretended to be surprised. “There’s something I’m a little curious about.”
Olivia looked up.
Yvonne curled her lips. Her gaze was gentle and tempting. She gently put her arms around Daniel’s body and quickly let go. “Mr. Sullivan is here for Olivia, right? It seems like you care a lot about Olivia. But just now, when Emma made things difficult for her, and everyone looked down on her, Mr. Sullivan, why didn’t you say anything? Why didn’t you do anything to protect Olivia?
“How strange that was!” After saying this, she turned around, twisted her soft waist, and slowly went upstairs.
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Chapter 90
Yvonne had always been good at sowing discords. It seemed like an ordinary sentence, but there was a hidden mine. On the surface, she was only asking Daniel why he didn’t help Olivia, but she was questioning Daniel’s feelings for Olivia.
The fuse had already been set up, waiting for the two of them to light it up and detonate the mine.
This was a trick that she was good at using. Although it was
old–fashioned, it was exceptionally useful.
This was because the human heart was the most unpredictable place in the world. Once one was suspicious, there would be cracks.
Once a crack appeared, no matter how one repaired it in the future, it would not be able to recover.
Unfortunately, Olivia did not respond to her and did not take it seriously at all. She did not even have the intention to ask Daniel. Her expression did not change at all.
However, Daniel could not take it anymore. He leaned forward and looked at her.
The man was not wearing the silver suit from last night. Instead, he wore the casual clothes his assistant had sent over this morning. The thin material stuck to his body, outlining his perfect figure. It was firm and sexy, but there was something ascetic about it.
He was like a king sitting on a high throne. His casualness was already domineering.
His gaze was so searing that Olivia couldn’t help but step back, feeling uncomfortable. “Why are you staring at me?”
Daniel pinched his fingers and looked at her solemnly and carefully. “Aren’t you curious? Aren’t you curious why I didn’t say anything to protect you?”
Protecting her?
Olivia was slightly surprised. Then, her eyes turned gently, and her amber eyes were filled with pride. “Why do I need you to protect me for such a small matter?”
She curved her lips and looked indifferent. “You think too highly of the Taylor family and less of me. In this world, only the people I care about
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can hurt me. No one else can hurt me. And the Taylor family…” She chuckled, her voice cold and arrogant. “They can’t hurt me at all.” When she said this, her expression was proud and calm. Her cold eyes were shining brightly, making Daniel’s heart shrink. His body could not help but tremble slightly.
That was it. That was it. Olivia was like this when he first met her.
She was radiant and confident, and she shone like a fairy from the sky.
She was alone but dared to boast with just a silver needle in her hand. Even famous doctors could not do anything about his leg, but she was calm and confident.
Daniel used all the strength in his body to restrain the desire in his heart to hold her tightly in his arms.
His proud and confident little fairy, who was like a flame, had finally returned.
Daniel looked up. His eyes were as bright as the cold stars. “Do you know why I didn’t say anything to protect you just now?”
Olivia blinked her beautiful eyes and looked at him quietly.
Daniel’s eyes lit up. “Because I know you don’t need it. I know instead of being a weak and helpless vine that entangles others, you want to be a towering tree that stands on the ground. No one can restrict you or imprison you. You will always be free.”
At this point, he paused for a moment. “I want you to know I won’t restrict and control everything about you. You will always be free, but I will become a harbor for you to rest. I will be open to you at any time. When you are tired and sleepy, you can stay at any time.
“Olivia, I want you to remember that I will always be behind you. I will never betray you, deceive you, or doubt you. I will always be your strongest support.”
Olivia’s heart trembled as she looked at him in disbelief.
Never betraying, never deceiving, never doubting… Was he confessing to her?
It was too sudden and too fast. For a moment, she could not accept it.
“You…” Olivia wanted to say something, but Daniel stopped her. “You don’t have to make a decision now. I’ll give you time to consider it.”
Olivia lowered her eyes, not daring to look into Daniel’s eyes. After a
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moment, she said, “I’ll go to my room to get some things.” Then, she left as if she was escaping.
After she left, Daniel sat on the sofa and drank coffee. He picked up his coffee cup and realized that it was already empty.
He put down his coffee cup and picked up Olivia’s.
When the amid saw this, she hurried over. “Mr. Sullivan, this is Miss Olivia’s cup. I’ll pour you another cup of coffee.”
“No need.” Daniel waved his hand. His dark eyes were filled with pure love. Then, he raised his hand and drank the coffee in one gulp. I like this cup. This one is sweet.”
Then, he ate the remaining half of Olivia’s chocolate cake and praised, “Yummy.”
Seeing this, the maid’s expression was indescribable.
The chocolate cake was too sweet, and it was Olivia’s leftover. She didn’t expect Daniel to eat it and praise it.
Olivia had stayed on the second floor last night. Everything of hers was there. She entered the room and was about to retrieve her things when she found someone sitting there.
It was actually Yvonne.
“What are you doing here?” Olivia frowned and asked.
She didn’t have a good impression of Yvonne. Dumb dogs were dangerous. Although Emma was barking loudly, she was only fierce on the surface. She was timid actually and couldn’t do anything evil.
However, Yvonne was different. She had a vicious heart and vicious methods. She knew how to keep a low file and wouldn’t give up on achieving her goal. She was a ruthless person.
Yvonne sat on the chair with her chin propped up. She smiled innocently at Olivia and said innocently, “Do you have a misunderstanding about me? Speaking of which, there’s no irreconcilable conflict between us. “Between you and Emma, Samuel and Amelia are biased toward her. There’s also the engagement, so you two can’t get along.
“But I’m different. There’s no conflict of interest between us.”
Yvonne was good with words. She wanted to lower Olivia’s guard.
Unfortunately, Olivia ignored her and just packed her things.
Seeing this, Yvonne became anxious and said impatiently, “What’s your
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relationship with Daniel?”
Olivia, who was holding the jacket, paused. She frowned and looked at her. Her tone was indifferent as she said, “What does it have to do with you?”
“Are you angry?” Yvonne tilted her head. “Don’t be angry. I’m serious. You said that you grew up in Layfield. The grandfather who raised you was just an old doctor in a hospital. To you, the Taylor family is an
unattainable existence.
“Have you never lived in such a big house? Have you never seen so much money? And these branded goods, have you never heard of them?” Yvonne’s tone was mocking.
“What on earth are you trying to do?” Olivia frowned, and her expression was still impatient.
“What am I trying to do?” Yvonne’s eyes shifted, and her tone suddenly became sharp. “Of course, I’m trying to help you! Do you know that a man’s wealth is his ruin? There are some things that a bumpkin from a small town like you can’t get. It might kill one even when gold strikes.”
As she spoke, she threw out a bank card. “There’s 6 million dollars in here. Leave Daniel and get lost with this money. The further, the better.”
Yvonne’s tone was arrogant and bossy. She acted like she was in the position of the superior and didn’t take Olivia seriously.
Hearing this, Olivia finally got it. She was a little amused. “You like Daniel, right?”
Yvonne leaned back in her chair and gave orders like a queen. “Let me give you a piece of advice. It’s important to know your limits. You’re only worthy of an average rich second–generation. You can’t dream of an outstanding person like Daniel. If you know what’s good for you, stay away. If you don’t, don’t blame me for being heartless.”
As she spoke, she stood up and stared at Olivia. Her tone was like a venomous snake. “Last time, it was all that idiot Emma’s fault that you escaped. But for me, I won’t give you a second chance. If you fall into my hands, I’ll make you wish you were dead!”
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