Albert was panicking. “Miss Maxwell, I seriously have something to say to you. Can we step aside and talk?” Olivia was earnestly making things difficult for him. “If there’s anything you have to say, just say it here.”
Albert fell silent. She must be kidding. How could he say such things in public? He took a step forward. “Miss Maxwell, I know you’re waiting for us to show our sincerity. Look, can we just find a place to sit down and have a proper talk?”
Olivia stared at the watch on her wrist, muttering, “Five, four, three, two, one. Mr. Bleu, your time is up. However, since you sent me to school back then, I’ll spare you another word or two. We live in a fair world. If you want something, you have to give something of equal value in exchange. Even a child knows this, so how can you not understand it?
I’ve shown you my sincerity, but from your actions, it’s apparent that you treat my sincerity like it was nothing. However, this isn’t your fault. We are not friends, but I treated you like one. The blame is on me. I still have matters to attend to, so please excuse me.”
With that, she turned around decisively and went to the backyard. Only Albert was left at the entrance, a stunned expression on his face. Everything was over! Olivia was seriously mad!
“Miss Maxwell?” George said in annoyance, “Enough. Didn’t you hear her? If you keep spouting nonsense, don’t blame me for getting rough.”
Albert nodded, then left in silence. He was part of the royal family, after all, and noble blood ran in his veins. He was anxious to see Olivia just now, so he lost his cool as he tried to rush in. That was already his limit.
Now that he had met Olivia, and the latter had said such things to him, he couldn’t just throw tantrums and insist on it, so he had no choice but to leave.
Her words had already conveyed a clear message to him. She did have the necklace he wanted, but they shouldn’t ask for it if they didn’t have something of equal value in exchange.
Moreover, River had insulted her. It would be manageable if it were any normal person, but unfortunately, Olivia was Eugene’s woman. She didn’t lack money at all. Threats wouldn’t get them anywhere, either. This was getting tricky!
Now, they had just built up a little bit of a relationship, but everything was ruined overnight. He had to figure out another way. If he wanted something, he would have to offer something else of equal value, right?
Then he would keep waiting for her. He believed that he would get to see her again. At the casino. Due to the case of Damian’s horrible death, the police went straight to Phantom’s office.
“Brett Jams, right? We’re from the local police, and we want to ask you for some details. Do you know Damian Fenton?” Phantom wasn’t even remotely nervous as she said calmly, “No, I don’t.”
The police said, “Damian was found murdered last night, and before his death, he only ever visited your casino. According to what we know, the bodyguards at your casino blocked his way out because he cheated.”
Phantom replied, “Is that so? It’s a common occurrence in the casino. He must have done something he shouldn’t have done at the gaming table. The bodyguards were only following protocols by asking him some questions. Is that not allowed?”
The police asked, ‘Did you send the bodyguards to stop him?”
Phantom replied, “Of course not. If I have to deal with things as trivial as that, wouldn’t that be too much work for a boss like me?”
The police asked, ‘Do you recognize this item?” As they spoke, they produced a small dart. It was the exact one she used to kill Damian last night. However, Phantom only smiled as she looked at the police, saying, “No, I don’t.”
The police asked, “Where were you late last night?”
Phantom answered, “At home.”
The police asked, “Do you have anyone to prove your alibi?” Phantom chuckled. “I live alone, and since it’s the time when most people are sleeping, how can I prove my alibi at all? Are you guys suspecting that I killed that Damian guy?”
The police said, “Before the case is solved, everyone is a suspect. Can you summon the bodyguard who stopped Damian yesterday for interrogation?”
