Female Novel
Chapter 162
Declan’s tone almost sounded like a plea. “The eldest daughter of the Pearson Family refuses to stayhome. What would the other great families in Irieson think if they heard about this? They wouldcertainly laugh at us, so please, Olivia, listen to me.”
However, Olivia stood her ground and announced, “Uncle Declan, you should stop convincing me. I’vemade up my mind, and it’s not that I don’t respect you, but that family has hurt me beyond repair, so Iwon’t return there no matter who persuades me.”
At that, he sighed. Since she had made herself clear, he was out of ideas. He watched her grow up, sohe knew her temper well. Seeing that she was so determined, he would only embarrass himself evenmore if he continued to speak. “Fine. I’ll stop. You must take care of yourself while living away fromhome.”
Declan looked bitter. Time was almost up, and it would be humiliating for the Pearson Family if theycould not present Olivia before the others on that day. Besides those influential people, the other fiveGreatest Families of Irieson would attack them without mercy. By then, the Pearsons would face therisk of destruction.
Forget it. I’ve already done all I can. I can’t possibly forcefully bring Olivia back, can I? Not to mention Iwould never do that. Even if I had the idea, I would not be capable of such a thing!
Declan was no fool. Since Thomas could cause so much chaos to the Pearson Family on his own andintimidate them to avoid him, it meant he had some sort of inexplicable talent. He would only be makinga fool of himself if he tried to force Olivia to leave Northpine Villa. Moreover, would his father call himhome if forcing worked?
Now that Declan had put away his worries, he could converse with Olivia more casually. Then, hebegan telling her stories about what he had experienced in Capitalis and their shared memories fromher childhood. The two had a great time and would occasionally burst out laughing. Even Thomas
could hear their laughter from upstairs. Although Declan disliked him, he could tell that Declangenuinely cared about her. It did not matter as long as he was nice to Olivia.
Meanwhile, the two talked for three hours straight before Declan saw the time and decided to leave.
When Thomas heard it was quiet downstairs, he came down and looked around the living room,asking, “Did your uncle leave?”
“Yes. He came as a convincer for the Pearson Family.” After Olivia said that, she sneaked a peek athim, hoping to see how the man she loved would react after hearing the news.
“Oh.” Thomas nodded but did not say anything. Instead, he picked up an orange from the table andpeeled it.
While he reacted calmly to the news, Olivia was nervous because he did not ask any questions. Shefelt her heart skip a beat, wondering, Is he angry? He must be, right? He made enemies with thePearson Family because he wanted to help me leave them so I could live a happy life. Then, he gaveme the largest real estate agency in Irieson, Keyshire Property, because I said I wanted to start acareer in real estate. Needless to say, he arranged everything for me during this period, no matter howbusy he was. Won’t his efforts go to waste if I decide to return to the Pearson Family?
“Thomas, don’t be mad. I rejected Uncle Declan and won’t return no matter who persuades me. I willstay here always and keep you company.”
Hearing that, Thomas was surprised. Don’t be mad? I’m not mad at all. She was free to choosewhether to stay or leave, and he would respect her decision. Also, she would always be his friendregardless of her choice. However, he had automatically disregarded her last sentence. It had to besaid that Ophelie was right—he was a very blunt man.
“Don’t worry. I’m not mad.” He gave her the orange he peeled. “I mentioned it before. It’s entirely up toyour decision. I have no problem with you going home, as long as you’re happy. On the contrary, youdon’t have to return if you don’t want to because no one can force you to do anything against yourwishes with me here.” After that, he smiled at her and went back upstairs.
What he did not know was that Olivia began tearing up right after he turned around.novelbin
“No one can force you to do anything against your wishes with me here…”
That was his promise to her! To think of it, that was what he had been doing all this while. He took abullet and attacked the Hind Family for her. Then, he used his body to shield her from a sharp macheteand even defended her against injustice to the point of falling out with the Pearson Family! Thomaswas the only man who had shown the most kindness to her in her lifetime, but why? Was it onlybecause he saw her as a friend? Or does he…
At that thought, Olivia blushed and took a bite of the orange. “It’s sweet!”
It was an extremely sour orange, yet it tasted sweeter than sugar to her. If only you’d know how much Ilove you!
After Declan left her villa, he did not return home but went straight to Norman’s. He had to report hisprogress to his father, Terrence.
Later, they stood inside the living room together, but both had gloomy expressions.
“Dad, we should just let Olivia live her own life. It’s almost time anyway, so we should let her be happybefore then. She’s already pitiful enough. Let’s wait until the day comes and think of another plan.”
“You b*stard! Do you even know what you’ve just said?” Terrence roared. What does he mean bywaiting till that day to think of a plan? Won’t it be too late by then? She won’t return even when asked,
meaning she won’t either on that day! I don’t believe that he doesn’t know that!