It was obvious that Eugene would’ve preferred having Olivia with him all the time instead of her being on set for months at a time, but he also showed full support for whatever she wanted to do. “It’s fine. I’ll be here to take care of everything.”
Olivia chuckled. “Do you support me?” “Of course. I won’t stop my girlfriend from becoming even more amazing than she already is.” She laughed. “You’re so wise, Mr. Nolan.”
Eugene pulled her into his lap and looked at her. “Do I get a reward?” “Sure.” She leaned in and pecked him on the lips before pulling away. His expression darkened. “That’s all?”
“There are cameras in here,” Olivia reminded. Eugene checked where all the security cameras were pointing before pulling Olivia into the cameras’ blind spot and kissing her ferociously.
“You perv!” Her eyes flashed angrily. He chuckled. “You’re not at all sincere about giving me a reward.” “Look at you behaving like you’re in the right. I was just a teeny, tiny bit touched by you earlier, but that’s all gone now,” she declared.
He smiled. “Does this mean I get to retract what I said, too?” “Don’t even think about it!” She was glaring at him menacingly, but in Eugene’s eyes, she looked nothing but adorable.
He pulled her into his arms. “I feel so at odds, you know. I don’t really want everyone to be staring at my girlfriend, but at the same time, I feel like showing off to the world that you’re my girlfriend. Nevertheless, you’ll always have my support to do whatever it is that you like doing.” Olivia leaned against his chest. The sound of his heart thumping steadily gave her a sense of security.
“I accepted the role not just because I like the plot but also because I want to make up for the past. After everything that happened during the filming of Nine-Tailed Fox No. 7, everyone was very critical of me, and Summer Monroe was blacklisted from the industry because of me, too. The project should’ve achieved excellent results, but it was beset by the negative publicity all because of me. I feel rather guilty toward Director Norris. Also, when that incident happened, he was one of the first people to stand by me in public. After all that, I couldn’t bring myself to turn him down. I promise I won’t take on any more projects after this!”
Eugene smiled. He held her face and kissed her forehead. “I know. You don’t have to explain yourself to me. When two people are together, they’re supposed to bring out the best in each other. We should become even better people for each other instead of having to compromise and give up on what we want. Go ahead. Walk down the path of your choice. I’ll always be right behind you.”
Olivia’s nose started getting stuffy. She looked up at the man in front of her. “Why’re you so amazing, Mr. Nolan?” Eugene gave it some serious thought. “How can I measure up to my wonderful girlfriend if I don’t become an amazing person, too?”
Olivia laughed. “From now on, we must always remember to shower each other with over-the- top flattery!” Rebecca was apprehended and questioned by the police, and she readily confessed everything she knew. Lara had indeed used her washroom break to get Rebecca to pass a message along.
One week later, the court announced its ruling. Lara’s sentence of 11 years and 6 months imprisonment was now changed to a life sentence. Nicole was to spend 3 years and 2 months in prison.
Theodore Medici received 5 years and 6 months. Those who had been on duty at the prison were fired from their jobs while the others were also given various penalties. Thus, the case was closed.
Life went back to normal as everyone busied themselves with their respective work. After much convincing and cajoling from Eugene and Olivia, Ellen returned to Summer City, but she didn’t choose to stay with the couple.
It was most likely because she didn’t want to walk in on them during their lovey-dovey moments.
