Marriage was no different.
Olivia tenderly held the amulet before carefully putting it away.
She spent a whole week in Czanch with her parents.
Upon returning to Duefron, she avoided the office for a while, choosing instead to working from home and occasionally helping Rena with wedding preparations at the Fowlersâ house.
One day, Alexis and Leonel were there.
After lunch, as Olivia was about to leave with Rena, Alexis called out to her.
âCome here, Olivia.
â
Olivia sat next to Alexis, obedient like a faithful puppy.
With a smile, Alexis patted Oliviaâs head and said softly, âA few days ago, Miss Holt visited.
She mentioned Raphael.
She said his company had a product they wanted her to endorse, but she hesitated to agree because she knew the history between you two.
The endorsement deal was worth 12 million dollars, quite the sum for a top-tier celebrity.
â
After a brief moment, Olivia replied, âMiss Holt doesnât need to consider my feelings.
If thereâs money to be made, she should take the opportunity.
â
Alexis smiled again.
âItâs up to her to decide.
You should talk to her about it.
â
Olivia preferred not to involve herself, so she remained quiet.
At that moment, Leonel, who was browsing a magazine, remarked, âActually, Miss Holt could simply decline, but she specifically mentioned it to you.
Alexis, it doesnât seem like something Miss Holt would normally do.
â
Alexis looked over at Leonel.
âYou seem to understand women well.
What do you suggest then?â
Leonel smiled and addressed Olivia, âSee? She appears generous, but I must constantly tread carefully around her.
I constantly fear saying something wrong and ending up sleeping on the floor.
â
Alexis then shut the magazine for him.
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She commented, âAlright, Mr.
Douglas, perhaps itâs time we see a therapist.
I need to address my issues to better accommodate you, in case you feel Iâm too harsh and neglectful.
â
Olivia asked slowly, âAre you two flirting? Could you consider my feelings?â
Alexis playfully pinched Oliviaâs cheek and responded, âMiss Holt will be arriving soon.
You need to decide how to handle that.
â
Olivia was at a loss for words.
She thought she could use a therapist as well.
Leonel escorted Olivia to Rena and announced, âSheâs all yours.
â
Afterward, Leonel headed downstairs.
He sat in the passenger seat and buckled his seatbelt.
Turning to him, Alexis asked, âDid you send Raphael an invitation to our wedding?â
Leonel replied with a smile, âYes, we just signed a billion-dollar contract the other day.
Itâs only natural for me to invite my business partner to my wedding.
It would be odd not to, donât you think?â
Alexis couldnât help but be amused.