Chapter 94
âI'll get Olivia another cat when you've recovered, okay?" z
Naomi smiled. âThat's more like it."
âMm-hmm, don't worry. Do you think I'd mistreat her?â
Olivia, who had been standing by, spoke up, âI have to go to school,
Naomi. I'll leave now.â
Naomi didnât want to hold her back and said, âGo ahead, Olivia. Do you
need Tyler's driver to take you?"
âN-No need, I can go on my own.â
Naomi didn't insist and bid her farewell.
Meanwhile, Tyler glanced at Olivia discreetly.
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In reality, Olivia didn't have school that day. It was Sophie's birthday,
and there was a party at a bar in the evening. Sophie came from a
wealthy family and had many affluent friends, so the party was quite
grand.
Olivia didnât particularly enjoy such social gatherings and, feeling
somewhat moody, she had spent most of the evening quietly in a
corner. Sophie was busy entertaining her other guests and didnât have
much time for her.
As the party went on, Sophie started looking around and asked, âWhy
isnât Claude here?"
Claude Pearce, Sophie's older brother, was known for his outstanding
achievements. He had graduated from a prestigious school and had a
successful career in finance abroad.
However, he had recently returned home, taken a break from finance,
and spent time teaching in a remote area. Now, at the age of 30, he
had decided to return to the family business and would likely become
its future leader.
People at the party were curious about Claude, as they had heard
much about him but had never met
him.
One of Sophie's cousins said, âI donât know. Didn't he say he'd come at
10?"
Seeing that Sophie was occupied with her phone call, Olivia, who was
feeling bored, asked, âSophie, can I step outside for some fresh air?â
The bar was loud and crowded, making it hard to have a conversation.
Sophie, still on the phone, didn't hear Olivia's request, so Olivia
decided to go out on her own.
As she made her way to the exit, she encountered a slippery spot
where beer had been spilled on the floor. Olivia slipped and nearly fell,
but someone caught her just in time.
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A cool, soothing voice asked, âAre you okay?â
Startled, Olivia looked up to see a friendly face. Unlike Jacob's sunny
disposition or Tyler's elegant demeanor, this man had a pleasant and
approachable appearance.
She pulled her hand away from his and replied, âI'm fine. The floor is
just slippery. Thanks for helping.â
That man smiled. âNo problem. Just be careful when you walk.â
Olivia nodded absentmindedly as she walked outside.
Suddenly, the man asked, âAre you Sophie's friend?"
She stopped in her tracks, wondering. âIs he Sophie's brother?"