Chapter 22
The Substitute Bride Doted by My Billionaire Husband
Chapter 22 A Woman Answered His Phone Derrick had halted, and a haze had fallen between his eyebrows.
As one of the four giants in LA, of course he knew about the Augustineâs family. But unfortunately, he knew as much as everyone else did.
The young master of the Augustineâs family, Elvis, was too lowâkey and mysterious.
Coconut island was the most prosperous estate in the city. Anyone who had a property there was probablya descendant of affluence.
Derrick had heard that the owner of the island was also an Augustine.
Gabriella noticed the change in Derrickâs mood, so she pressed further, âDerrick, can you remember that when Olive was still here, she slept in the cave with a man for a night. How old was she then?â
Derrick emptied the content of the glass into his mouth, then reached out and pushed Gabriella to the bed.
Derrickâs action was violent. Gabriellaâs head had slammed in the bedâs cabinet. Her eyes had reddened and tears clouded it.
Derrick pinned her to the bed and stared at her reddish eyes. Gabriella was frightened by Derrickâs behavior. Every time she mentioned Olive being with another man, he would lose control and become terrifying.
But Gabriella really like Derrick, so she wrapped her arms around his neck and muttered.
âDerrick, I love you. Youâre my only man. My virginity is for you.â
Derrickâs face was ferocious. Yes, Olive betrayed him. She was a slutty woman and was not worth it at all.
He wanted to forget her!
Derrick pulled Gabriellaâs pyjamas.
âI want to be with you for forever.â Gabriella hugged him happily.
Derrick shut his eyes. Oliveâs face appeared in his mind. Olive mother had taken her to the Dominoâs family house.
When Olive mother met him, she had asked, âDerrick, would you like to marry Olive in future?â
He hadnât muttered a word but had entered his room shyly. He still remembered how soft yet smart Olive looked as a child.
Derrick buried his face in Gabriella hair and whispered âOliveâ
When Gabriella heard this, she felt a cold sensation flowing across her body. All the fantasies and enthusiasm that flowed across her, had vanished.
When Gabriella had fallen asleep. Derrick leaned on the table and lit a cigarette.
When the cigarette was about to be extinguished, he brought out his phone from his pocket and dailed a number.
Soon, Oliveâs beautiful voice came in from the other end, âHelloâ
âItâs me.â Derrick muttered with a mouthful of smoke.
Olive was silent fir some seconds.
âWhat do you want?â
âCome to room 207 tomorrow night. Iâll be awaiting you.â
âDerrick, are you bunkers?â
Derrick licked his lips and asked, âSince other men can have a good time with you, why canât I?â
Olive wanted ending the call and blocking his number. But Derrick sensed this so he chipped in.
âOlive, havenât you been investigating the cause of your motherâs death?â
Olive froze. She had returned with the intentions of curing her grandpa and also finding out the real cause of her motherâs death.
It was said that her mum had dies of a disease, but her mum was in good health. How could she suddenly die of illness? She had suspected that someone had murdered her.
But Olive couldnât find any lead. Everything relating to her motherâs life had been wiped clean.
Olive felt there was a big conspiracy against her. Ten years ago, with her motherâs death and her grandfather drifting to coma, all the people who loved her seemed to be in a haste to discharge her from there lives. They had all changed.
Olive tightened her grip on her phone and inquired, âWhatâs your deal?â
âI assume youâre still clueless by now. I too am clueless, but thereâs a reliable source I know. You must be particularly interested 100. Itâs aunt Rebecca.â
Oliveâs eyes widened. Aunt Rebecca was her motherâs maid and Olive had grew up to meet her. But she has disappeared from the city after her mom had passed away.
âOlive, tomorrow night, Iâll be awaiting you in room 207.â With that Derrick hung up the call.
Olive put down her phone. She definitely wanted meeting Aunt Rebecca, but did she really want to meet up Derrick?
Derrick was not the type to toy with. He wasnât like President Ronald. Her petty actions could easily be detected by him.
She suddenly remembered Elvisâs last sentence, âIf thereâs something you cannot solve. Call me.â
Should she call him?
Olive picked up her phone, dug out Elvisâs number, and dailed it.
The call connected but Derrick hadnât answered yet. The wait was a torment for Olive.
She suddenly realized that she was being reckless with her decision. What if he was working?
The call suddenly was answered, interrupting her thoughts.
âHello.â She had quickdy said.
âHello, whoâs on the line?â A sweet female voice sounded.
It was a woman who answered the phone.
A woman answered Elvisâs call!
Oliveâs head exploded.
âHello, do you wanna speak with Boss Elvis? Heâs taking a shower, so itâs not convenient for him to answer the callâ¦â
With a beep, Olive hastily ended the call.