Chapter 78: Grandpa and Grandson’s Tag Team

Hudson and Benjamin both turned to look at Olivia. Olivia blinked, completely oblivious to the tension simmering between them.

“Well, since everyone’s hungry, why not eat together?”

Both were stunned into silence.

“I’ll be right back. Gotta grab my winnings,” Olivia, feeling quite pleased with herself, thought. Making money while having fun? This is perfect.

As Olivia walked off, Hudson and Benjamin fell into an awkward silence. The atmosphere became so heavy even Lucas felt secondhand stress.

This young lady sure knows how to stir the pot. Lucas glanced nervously at the two rivals. Eating at the same table? Can they even get through the meal without flipping it?

Henry, noticing the interest both boys clearly had in Olivia, felt his sense of duty kick in. While he didn’t entirely approve of Olivia as Mrs. Wilson, he couldn’t just stand by and let these boys encroach on Alexander’s territory.

Quietly, Henry slipped away to report everything to Alexander.

Not long after, Olivia returned with a bag full of winnings. She happily repaid the money she had borrowed from Lucas, Hudson, and Benjamin. Thanks to the unexpected upset, even after paying them back, Olivia walked away $14,000 richer.

Grinning ear to ear, she tucked the cash into her purse. Perfect. I’ll put this into that stock before it fully climbs tomorrow.

Watching Olivia rake in her winnings, Lucas couldn’t help feeling envious.

“Olivia, since you made such a killing today, shouldn’t you treat us to dinner?”

Olivia clutched her bag protectively.

“Dinner? What dinner? I’m not hungry at all.”

Lucas twitched. This girl is tighter than a drum.

“Money hoarder,” he muttered.

Olivia ignored him entirely. With $140 million in penalty fees hanging over my head, you think I’m joking?

To avoid having to pay for a meal, Olivia quickly found an excuse and bolted, leaving Hudson and Benjamin staring at each other.

What happened to eating together?

Meanwhile, back at the Wilson estate, Henry wasted no time reporting to Alexander. He discreetly…

Chapter 78: Grandpa and Grandson’s Tag Team

Alexander raised an eyebrow but didn’t say much.

However, Vance, who was lounging nearby, felt alarm bells ringing in his head. He immediately sought out Liam.

“Grandpa, someone’s trying to steal your granddaughter-in-law!”

Liam, who had been resting with his eyes closed, snapped them open.

“Who’s the little punk trying to poach from the Wilson family?”

Vance recounted what he’d heard from Henry; Liam’s expression darkened instantly.

“They dare!”

“Grandpa, calm down. What we need to do is make sure my brother and Olivia lock things down soon. That’ll stop anyone from even thinking about trying.”

Liam nodded, his sharp gaze softening slightly.

“For once, you’re making sense. You think I’m asking Livi and your brother to move back in because I’m lonely? It’s all to give them more time together.”

Liam rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

“But they’ve been married for six months now. Shouldn’t there be some news by now? Maybe Alexander needs a little extra nourishment.”

Vance’s eyes lit up. “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I know just the soup recipe for that!”

Liam shot him a look. “Then why aren’t you already in the kitchen?”

“On it!” Vance ran off to start making the soup.

Just before dinner, Olivia returned to the estate. As soon as she stepped inside, Liam greeted her warmly and pulled her aside for a chat.

“Livi, how’s school? Are you settling in okay?” Liam asked with a smile.

“I heard from Mason that some of your teachers aren’t exactly proper. If you’re not comfortable there, we can switch you to another school.”