Chapter 20: What’s the Relationship Between That Man and Her
After leaving the private room, Olivia had nowhere to go, so she sought solace in the stairwell.
Leaning against the wall, she took deep breaths while touching her kissed and sore lips, still feeling the warmth of the man’s presence.
After a moment, Olivia lowered her gaze, a self-mocking smile tugging at her lips.
She had believed that after all these years, she had rid herself of any lingering feelings for Victor. Yet, with just one encounter, her heart had been easily stirred by him.
After taking some time to calm her emotions, Olivia mustered the strength to return to the private room.
The staff inside were still lively, but they toned down a bit when they saw her enter.
Gabriel noticed that she seemed different from when she left, furrowing his brow slightly. “Why did it take you so long? What happened? You… seem a bit off?”
Olivia smiled casually and shook her head as if nothing had happened. “Nothing, I just made a phone call to my son.”
Having said that, she sat down on her own without giving Gabriel a chance to inquire further.
She had indeed been away for quite some time, and when she returned, the others had almost finished eating and drinking.
Olivia wasn’t in the mood anymore and simply let everyone disperse.
They all walked downstairs together, and the staff bid their farewells to Olivia and Gabriel.
After they left, only the two of them remained.
Gabriel suggested in a gentle tone, “If you don’t mind, I’ll accompany you. You’ve had quite a few drinks tonight, and I’m worried.”
Olivia nodded slightly, not refusing. “Thank you.”
After returning to the country, she hadn’t had a chance to buy a car for herself.
It seemed like she needed to prioritize that.
“The pleasure is mine.”
Gabriel stepped forward and opened the car door for her.
Olivia thanked him once again and got into the car without hesitation.
At the same time, at the entrance of the restaurant, Nathan stood in astonishment, his eyes fixed on his master.
How… could this be such a coincidence?
They happened to see Olivia getting into another man’s car.
Nathan cautiously lifted his eyes and glanced at his master’s expression.
Victor’s face darkened, his gaze locked tightly on that car.
After a while, he withdrew his gaze and gritted his teeth as he ordered Nathan, “Find out who that man is! What is his relationship with her?!”
Nathan promptly acknowledged the command, his mind racing to fulfill his master’s wishes.
Leer Manor.
It was already 9 o’clock when Victor entered. He glanced at the living room and didn’t see Sophia’s figure. Furrowing his brow, he asked, “Where is Sophia?”
Charlotte, who was responsible for taking care of Sophia, came down from upstairs. “Mr. Leer, Miss Sophia has already finished bathing and is in her room. Would you like to go up and see her?”
Victor nodded slightly and headed upstairs.
“Mr. Leer, I would like to tell you something…”
Charlotte hesitated before speaking, “When Miss Sophia came back tonight, she had a heavy bruise on her wrist. I asked her, but she refused to tell me. I don’t know if she was bullied at the kindergarten. I think we should take this matter seriously.”
Victor’s face darkened slightly. “Okay, I’ll go up and take a look.”
After speaking, he quickened his pace and arrived at Sophia’s door.
He knocked on the door, and soon, Sophia opened it. Seeing him, she didn’t react much and turned back into the room.
Victor followed behind her, observing as the little girl returned to the table, holding a paintbrush and engrossed in her drawing.
Not wanting to disturb her focused state, he waited silently for a while until she put down the brush. Then, in a deep voice, he said, “Charlotte told me you got injured. Let Daddy take a look.”