Chapter 26

Olive’s eyes met Elvis’s cold, serene gaze. Avoiding his stare, she murmured, “Thank you for today.”

Noticing her evasion, Elvis pursed his lips. “Apart from ‘thank you,’ do you have something else to say?”

Olive lightly bit her lip. Elvis raised a hand, his fingers landing on the button of her collar. Her eyes narrowed as she quickly grasped his large hand. “What do you intend to do?” she asked vigilantly.

Elvis sneered. He buttoned the two loose buttons at her neckline. “What do you think? Make the car shake?”

Sensing his aggression and bad mood, Olive felt a blush creep up her neck. Embarrassed, she began to retreat. “I want to go see Aunt Rebecca at the hospital,” she said.

“We’ll be there soon,” he replied.

Olive tried to stand, but his grip, strong as iron, held her fast. She fidgeted. Elvis frowned, tightening his hold on her wrist. Olive stilled, afraid to move.

The car sped along. Bright neon lights flooded the windows, illuminating Elvis’s handsome features.

Chapter 6

He felt a weight in his chest, turned to look at her, and asked, “Remember what I told you?”

“What?”

“If you had problems you couldn’t solve, you should call me.”

Olive clutched the hem of her dress. Certain things needed clarifying. “Mr. Augustine, I remember. I admit I was reckless tonight. If you hadn’t arrived, the consequences are unpredictable, but I didn’t want to bother you with everything. After all, we’re only bound by a contract.”

Elvis’s eyes darkened. “Do you really think so?”

“Yes,” Olive nodded.

Elvis retracted his arm. “Get off my arm now!”

Startled by his outburst, Olive quickly rose and moved away. Seeing her obedience, Elvis laughed angrily.

They drove in silence, arriving at the hospital half an hour later. Aunt Rebecca was already in a VIP ward, under the care of professional nurses. Olive knew Elvis had arranged it all; he was thoughtful, mature, and wise.

Aunt Rebecca remained in a coma, her condition serious. Olive sat by the bed, holding her aunt’s cold hand, feeling immense sadness.

A soothing voice broke the silence. “Eat something first.”

Olive looked up to see Elvis, Harry, and Raven. Harry smiled, saying, “Hello, sister-in-law.”

Olive could only manage a weak smile. Uncle Henry entered with a plastic bag. “Young mistress, young master asked me to prepare rice and soup. To care for a patient, you must first care for yourself.”

Olive hadn’t eaten all night. His thoughtfulness surprised her. She glanced at Elvis, who stood by the window, his black coat removed. Besides North, he was the only one who made her feel truly warm, yet she hesitated to fully open her heart, afraid of heartbreak. Approaching him, she said, “Mr. Augustine, I’ll stay with Aunt Rebecca tonight. You should go home and rest.”

Elvis turned, his gaze intense. “Why didn’t you answer my call?”

Olive hesitated, then quickly replied, “I didn’t see your call.”

Chapter 16

“What about my messages? Didn’t you see those either?”

Before Olive could answer, Harry poked his head in. “Bro, you’re on social media now? You were against opening an account for you, and now you’re active just because of sister-in-law? You really prioritize women over your friends!”

Elvis glared at Harry. “Get out!”

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Mr. Henry quickly left, closing the door behind him.

Olive remained preoccupied with Harry’s words. “Was she the only one he messaged?”

Elvis snatched her phone. “What are you doing with my phone? Give it back!” Olive tiptoed, trying to retrieve it.

Elvis checked her messages. He saw his message; she had deliberately ignored it. “Explain yourself,” he demanded, his gaze piercing.

“What explanation? There’s none. Yes, I saw it, and I didn’t reply.”

Elvis’s handsome brows furrowed. He had rushed back only to hear that? Her slender body was close to his, the sweet scent of her perfume filling the air.

He forced a hoarse voice. “Are you flirting with me again?”

Olive’s eyes widened as she felt his heat. She recoiled, trying to distance herself. Elvis grasped her shoulder, pinning her against the wall, preventing her escape. “I came all this way, only to be treated so coldly. You did something wrong, and you dare to be unapologetic. I think you really need to clean up!”