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Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second
Chapter 73: Want to Watch This Self-Made Trap Unfold?
No one noticed the look of shock on Benedictโs face when Olivia made her remark just after heโd finished his call to the police. How does she know?
James tried to stand, but Olivia grabbed a fistful of his hair and slammed his head hard against the ground. โAdmit that Iโm your superior.โ โF*ck you, Olivia!โ James roared.
Olivia didnโt hold back. She slammed his head into the ground three more times. The force was so strong that Jamesโs head started bleeding, leaving him trembling in pain. โDo you admit it or not?โ
Hudson, watching Oliviaโs brutal methods for the first time, was momentarily stunned. โMs. Carterโฆ Is she always like this?โ Lucas waved a hand nonchalantly. โThis is nothing. She hasnโt even broken his fingers or smashed a bottle over his head. Sheโs being merciful.โ Hudson was speechless. Meanwhile, Aliceโs eyes sparkled with admiration. Missy is so cool!
James struggled to get up, but the pain in his head left him drenched in cold sweat. Olivia showed no intention of letting go. โIโll do it! Iโll admit it!โ James finally shouted, unable to endure it any longer.
Olivia released him, looking down at James, who was kneeling on the ground, his face covered in blood. Everyoneโs gaze was on James, and he could feel their eyes stabbing into him like needles. โYouโre stronger than meโฆโ he muttered reluctantly.
โWhat was that? The windโs too loud, I couldnโt hear you,โ Olivia said, arms crossed, watching him with smug amusement. James clenched his fists so hard they almost bled. โYouโre the strongest!โ โGet lost. Youโre not even worthy to talk to me,โ Olivia sneered.
Damn it, Olivia. I swear Iโll destroy you!
Suddenly, the sound of sirens broke through the air. Several police cars pulled up to the scene.
โThereโs been a reported accident on the mountain. Someone has accused you of illegal racing and possessing contraband,โ one of the officers announced to the group. The crowd was stunned. An accident? There hadnโt been one during the race.
Olivia glanced at the approaching officers and immediately realized it was Benedictโs doing. The โaccidentโ didnโt have to happen during the raceโjust being on Mt. Hevana was enough to implicate everyone. โAs per protocol, we need to search all of you and your vehicles,โ the officer continued.
The racers exchanged confused glances. The sudden police arrival felt bizarre, but they had no choice but to comply. Benjamin recalled Oliviaโs earlier comment about the police showing up. โHow did you know theyโd come?โ
Olivia looked at him. He still didnโt understand. โI found a little something in your car earlier.โ โWhat?โ Benjamin froze. When he connected the mention of contraband to what the police had just said, a sinking feeling overtook him.
Lucas was even more alarmed. โOh my God! Why didnโt you tell us sooner? Where is it? Get rid of it now!โ Olivia rolled her eyes. โYou should really get your brain checked. The police are already here. Are you planning to confess or incriminate yourself?โ Lucas was left speechless.
โBy now, you should know who planted that in your car,โ Olivia said, turning to Benjamin. Benjamin frowned, his thoughts racing. The only person whoโd had the chance to tamper with his car was Benedict.
โSo what now? Do we just stand here and wait to get caught? Should we make a run for it?โ Lucas asked nervously, clearly worried for Benjamin. Olivia laughed. โRun? No need. Just stay and enjoy the show.โ โThe show?โ
Oliviaโs gaze shifted to Benedict, who was being questioned while the police searched his car.
โWant to watch him get tangled in his own trap?โ