The boys had an examination that day. In actuality, this examination was nothing to them. Olivia didn’t even find a sliver of nervousness between them, and they began their day like any other day.
Merlin, on the other hand, advised them. earnestly, “Don’t be nervous during the exam. Answer the questions you know first, and leave the ones you don’t know blank. Otherwise, you won’t have enough time to finish.”
The boys glanced at each other. Was it five minutes into the exam when we finished answering the questions last time? No, right? However, no one said anything. They all nodded cooperatively.
Merlin grew fonder of them by the minute. Ever since Eugene found Olivia, his career and family life improved exponentially. This was what people called having a better half, right?
Well, well! He used to think that the heavens were too harsh on his grandson, but now, it seemed that they were meticulously taking notes and would compensate sooner or later!
Eugene and Olivia originally planned to stay at home to entertain Merlin, but the elder started making arrangements to go home as well after the boys all went to school. One night’s stay was already his limit.
Unable to dissuade Merlin from leaving, Eugene drove him home. Then again, Merlin also promised the boys that he would come and stay a few days during the summer break.
After Merlin left, Olivia received a call from Sophia, saying that Albert wanted to see her. She hesitated for a moment but still decided to go to the studio.
As soon as she entered, she saw the man waiting in the lobby. He exuded an air of calm elegance and a sense of nobility. Olivia couldn’t help but sigh that he was indeed a member of the royal family, different from ordinary people. “Apologies for keeping you waiting, Mr. Bleu!”
“No, I’m the one who should apologize for interrupting your rest.” Albert stood up politely. “Don’t worry about it, Mr. Bleu.” Olivia smiled. “Is there something you need from me?”
“Please don’t call me Mr. Bleu. Call me Albert or even Bertie,” Albert replied. The corner of Olivia’s lips twitched. You’ve got to be kidding me! You want me to call you, a member of the royal family, Bertie?
She chuckled. “If I really called you that, wouldn’t you have to punish me for disrespecting you?”
“I know you have already found out about my identity, so there’s nothing for me to hide. I just want to be friends with you.” Albert spoke earnestly.
“In that case, I won’t beat around the bush either.” Olivia smiled. “I know you’re looking for a necklace, but I can’t help you, and you don’t need to waste your time with me.”
At that, Albert looked into her eyes. “I get you’d be cautious with me since you’re unfamiliar with me and don’t trust me. However, I didn’t come here today to talk about the necklace. I have something I want to ask you.”
“And what would that be?” Olivia was surprised. Albert swept his gaze across the lobby, where Sophia stood while the customers browsed for products. “Can we talk somewhere more private?” he asked.
“Let’s go to my office,” Olivia suggested after some thinking.
Albert agreed. They entered the office and took their seats, and Olivia instructed Sophia to serve tea. It was only then that Albert spoke up. “The people who talked to you at the banquet the other night, were they Edmont Road and Winnie Parker?”
Olivia furrowed her brows. “Do you know them?”
Albert nodded. “Winnie used to be close with my mother. They were best friends, and Edmont has been doing business between Eurosia and Decrane.”
Olivia was suspicious, then looked at Albert in shock. “Isn’t your mother Queen Blanchett?”
