Rebit of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second

Chapter 44: Handsome Man, Fresh Out of the Shower

Vance, trying to deflect, stammered, “We were just on the way…”

“On the way?” Liam raised an eyebrow, picking up the cane beside him. Cold sweat broke out all over Vance’s back. With how much Liam doted on Olivia, there was no way he’d dare admit he was trying to sign her to his company.

“Cough, Grandpa, I just think Olivia is truly an extraordinary girl!”

Hearing this, Liam’s stern expression softened considerably. “Of course, Livi is the best young woman I’ve ever met. It’s just your big brother who doesn’t know how to appreciate her.”

Vance quietly exhaled in relief. “Yes, yes, Grandpa. Big Brother doesn’t cherish her, but it’s okay—we can help!”

Vance didn’t believe Olivia had genuinely lost interest in Alexander. She probably just didn’t trust herself to win him over. So, Vance decided to prove his abilities through action!

Liam nodded in agreement. “What’s your plan?”

Vance leaned in, whispering conspiratorially into Liam’s ear.

Meanwhile, Olivia arrived at the bedroom. Seeing the plush bed, she flopped onto it without hesitation. “Ah, perfect!” she sighed. In her past life, how had she been so foolish to hope Alexander would show up? Having the whole bed to herself—wasn’t that far better?

Pulling out her phone, Olivia checked on the stock she had purchased earlier. It was still glowing green like a neon light, but in two weeks, it would be so red it’d bleed profits.

As she focused on her phone, a sudden sound of footsteps caught her attention. She instinctively turned her head, only to see… a shirtless Alexander standing in the doorway to the bathroom.

Fresh from the shower, Alexander wore nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. Droplets of water gleamed on his damp hair, rolling down to his prominent collarbone, then trailing along his firm chest and sculpted abs before disappearing beneath the towel.

For a moment, Olivia was stunned. What is going on? Why is Alexander here? In her past life, he would have been in the study by now!

Alexander froze briefly upon seeing Olivia. Without a word, he toweled his hair dry and took a seat on a nearby chair. Not long ago, this woman had drugged him. Since then, she’d been distant, almost indifferent, as if she’d had a change of heart.

Now, Olivia was sprawled on the bed, stretching her body, facing a freshly showered Alexander. The scene was enough to spark anyone’s imagination. To Alexander, it felt like a deliberate act of seduction.

But Olivia quickly bolted upright. “Don’t get the wrong idea! I didn’t know you’d be here! I thought you’d be in the study.”

Alexander looked at her impassively. He had intended to head to the study after his shower. How did she know?

“You use the bathroom first. I’ll leave,” Olivia said hastily, walking to the door. She grabbed the handle, intending to leave and avoid any misunderstanding. However… no matter how she twisted the knob, the locked door wouldn’t budge. “What’s going on?” she muttered.

“The door won’t open,” Alexander said, approaching her. His tall frame loomed behind her as he reached out to try the handle himself. Despite his strength, the door remained firmly shut.

“It’s locked from the outside,” Alexander noted casually. Trapped between the door and Alexander, Olivia felt the faint heat radiating from his body, sending her nerves into overdrive.

“I’ll call someone to unlock it,” Alexander said, stepping back.

Just then, Olivia’s phone buzzed. It was a text from Vance. “No need to thank me!” He’s lost his mind.