Female Novel
Chapter 72
Soon, Sean drove over in a black Lamborghini. “Here’s the car I got for you, Thomas. Check yourschedule. When you’re free, let’s take a look at the villa I got you. It’s got a great environment. I’m sureyou’ll like it.”
“I—” Thomas began, but Sean cut him off with a wave. “Can’t talk now, Thomas. I have a businessnegotiation this morning, so I need to make my way over there now. Let me know when you’re free!”
Sean flagged down a cab and left.
Thomas shook his head helplessly as he watched Sean leave. Nevertheless, he couldn’t dwell on itnow as time was running out. First, he drove to Olivia’s apartment, but when he realized no one wasthere, he drove to Pearson Residence.
Soon, Olivia stepped out of the house. She saw Thomas leaning against the Lamborghini smoking acigarette and immediately felt vexed. Stupid Thomas, you b*stard! How dare you stand me up?! Shegot into the car without saying a word.
Thomas stamped out his cigarette, got into the car as well, and drove off to Pearson Group.
He secretly glanced at Olivia and saw that she didn’t look too good. He knew it couldn’t be a physicalproblem. It had to be an emotional one—it was probably because he didn’t show up last night.
Any woman would be upset that the man she invited had been a no-show, let alone the Most BeautifulFemale Entrepreneur in Irieson!
“I’m sorry. Something unexpected came up last night so I couldn’t join your birthday celebration. I wasgoing to call you, but my phone ran out of battery.” Thomas gave a sincere explanation as he drove.
He had kept his phone in his jacket, and it was destroyed by the explosion last night. He couldn’t callOlivia even if he wanted to.
Despite his apology, Olivia’s expression didn’t soften. “It’s fine,” she said icily. “It’s not like you’reanyone important anyway. It didn’t matter whether you came or not. It didn’t change a single thing.”
Even a fool would pick up on the fury and contempt in Olivia’s response!
I’m your boss, okay? And, it was my first time inviting a man to my birthday celebration. I even got alldressed up for you, but what did you do, huh? You stood me up and all you say is that somethingunexpected came up? Who do you think I am?
Thomas took out the necklace with the jade pendant he carved himself and passed it over to Olivia.“This is for you.”
It wasn’t an expensive present. In any case, as the head of Pearson Group, Olivia would’ve gotten allmanner of expensive gifts before. Since he carved this pendant himself, it was at least a show ofsincerity!
“Hm?” Olivia looked at the necklace and was immediately drawn to the exquisite carving. She began totoy with the necklace.
“It’s so pretty. Where did you buy it?”
“I didn’t buy it. I made it myself.”
“You made it yourself?” Olivia blinked. Immediately, most of her anger dissipated. He must’ve beenplanning on coming, or otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone through all that effort to carve me a gifthimself. I guess something urgent did crop up unexpectedly.
Olivia put the necklace on.novelbin
“Does it look pretty on me?”
Thomas glanced at her.
“It looks gorgeous on you.” Thomas complimented with all his heart.
He quickly turned back to the front and focused on driving. He wouldn’t be able to pay any attention tothe road if he looked any longer, and he was sure to crash the car.
“Hmph! You always know what to say. Oh, well. Since you’re such a sweet-talker, I’ve decided not to bemad at you anymore! You’re forgiven!” Olivia announced haughtily.
Though she could come across as being rather tough, she was actually a big softie on the inside. Evenwhen she claimed to be furious, it was easy enough to appease her.
It wasn’t surprising that she was upset. After all, with her looks, talents, and family background, tons ofmen would line up all across Irieson to attend her birthday celebration, but she wasn’t interested in anyof them. Instead, the man she invited was a no-show. Anyone in her position would be upset too.
When they got to the office, Thomas passed a flask to Olivia so that she could take her medicine.
“Set aside these documents, Molly. I’ll need them for the meeting next week.”
“Yes, Miss Pearson!”
“Once you’re done, you can leave for the day.”
It was the weekend. As the head of Pearson Group, Olivia had to come in to prepare for next week’swork, but Molly didn’t need to work overtime with her.
Molly put away the documents and tidied up the desk before coming out of the office. She walked up toThomas who was smoking by the window and said, “It’s the weekend, Thomas. Are you free? Do youwant to watch a movie with me?”
You have to say yes, Thomas! It’s my first time asking you out! Molly prayed to herself.
Thomas looked into Molly’s hopeful eyes. He wanted to say yes, but he couldn’t. He had to hunt downthe sixth member of Minacia Oito. He wasn’t going to let anyone who harmed Dominic get away with it!Two down, six to go!
“I’m sorry but I have plans. Let’s see a movie next time. It’ll be my treat.”
“I see.” Molly nodded disappointedly and walked off.
I’m sure he has something he needs to do, she thought to herself in consolation. I’m sure he would’vesaid yes if he could.
After a while, Olivia came out with her bag in hand. “Let’s go, Thomas. Time to get off work.”
As soon as they got into the car, Olivia dropped her usual ice princess demeanor and said, “Thomas!You ruined my birthday because you didn’t show up at the celebration last night. I don’t care what yourreason is. It’s not good manners to stand someone up, so you must make it up to me!”
Thomas turned around and looked at Olivia in surprise. He saw her with her arms at her waist and hersultry red lips pursed into a pout. She looked both domineering and adorable at the same time.
What’s with her? Why did she change her attitude all of a sudden? Didn’t she say I wasn’t anyoneimportant and that my presence didn’t matter? Why is she now saying that I ruined her birthday by notshowing up?
Nevertheless, he figured that Olivia had a point. He did stand her up, so it was reasonable for him tomake it up to her.
“I’ll pick you up at eight tonight.” Thomas set the time.
“Okay!” Olivia smiled brightly at his words.