Chapter 320
Even After Death
Ethanâs expression looked extra serious under the glow of the fireflies.
Licking her dry lips, Olivia asked softly, âEthan, is Marina someone you fancied on a whim? Or is she
your one true love?â Ethan chuckled in exasperation. âIf sheâs my one true love, why would I marry
you? Liv, do you not know how I feel about you?
He had hurt her, but he had also treated her well. If not, she wouldnât have hesitated to let go of him.
âSo you fancied her on a whim just to provoke me?â
It had been two years. Their marriage was already over, but she still wanted an explanation.
Ethan embraced her. Olivia could hear him sighing next to her
ear.
âLiv, Iâll tell you everything between me and Marina, but not now. Can you trust me one last time?â
As if fearing rejection, Ethan added, âDonât believe what the others said about Marina being my true
love. To me, sheâs just a younger sister who grew up in my social circle. Butâ¦â
He suddenly looked up. He locked eyes with Olivia, saying, âI do have one true love in my heart, but
sheâs not Marina. Sheâsâ
Olivia met Ethanâs passionate gaze. Her heart thumped wildly.
Petals and fireflies danced around the two. The place was extremely beautiful. It even blurred her
hatred and disgust toward Ethan.
Ethan was about to say something when the phone in his pocket started vibrating.
The island was silent, and even the birds had gone to roost. Only the vibrating sounds could be heard.
âGo ahead and answer it,â Olivia said indifferently.
Ethan glanced at his phone. It was a call from Brent.
If Brent was calling him at this hour, there must be something important going on.
Ethan answered the call. âHello?â
âBad news, Mr. Miller.â
Ethan didnât know which aspect Brent was referring to. Glancing at Olivia, he stepped aside and talked
over the phone.
The sea breeze cleared Oliviaâs heated mind a little.
Scoffing, she turned around and left.
Now that things had come to this point, it shouldnât matter to her who Ethanâs true love was.
When Ethan ended the call, he wanted to continue the conversation just now. But Olivia had
disappeared.
Only the dancing fireflies remained. The firefly lantern was left on the cobblestone path.
Ethan rushed back to look for Olivia. Olivia was leaning against the headboard, reading a book. She
didnât even glance at him
when he entered.
âIâm sorry, Liv. I have to go.â
Ethanâs voice was urgent. âI promise Iâll go diving with you next time.â
Olivia flipped a page. Then, she said nonchalantly, âOkay.â
Sitting by the bed, Ethan took her hand and spoke earnestly, âI know you hate me for trapping you on
this island.
âLiv, I donât want to lie to you. Putting my selfish desires aside, I just want you to be safe. I found out
that those people were involved with the Toxic Hive.â
It was only then that the look in Oliviaâs eyes flickered. âThe Toxic Hive?â
âItâs an international drug organization made up of wanted criminals from various nations. They arenât
nice people, Liv.
âThey could do anything to get conclusive results. That includes conducting experiments at the risk of
thousands of lives.
âThey spread out in various nations, but they also delve deep. Theyâre connected to many business
empires.
âSome higher-ups even want to establish illegal partnerships with them. They would get more money
that way. In return, they would provide the Toxic Hive with convenience and protection.â
Olivia was shocked. It was no wonder that she couldnât dig up anything on the Toxic Hive at all. The
organization was simply too powerful.
âI suspect that they are working with people from our country as well. So I couldnât be contacted when I
was trying to determine their whereabouts.
âLiv, I donât know why they joined Miller Group. Miller Group has been working fine for the past few
years, not to mention there arenât any financial problems. Thatâs why I never noticed they were there.
âBut they are hostile toward you. Thatâs why I donât want you to go back. Thereâs another important
reason as well.â