I’m Someone Else

Chapter 177

“Save… me… Olivia.” Jordan was no match for Thomas at all. His vision of Thomas was getting blurry, and before he knew it, Thomas was already grabbing him by the neck. At that moment, even breathing felt difficult for Jordan. His only hope was Olivia. He wished she would help him out so he could escape.

“Thomas…” Olivia spoke. Jordan was her uncle, and no matter how much she hated the family, no matter what Jordan did, he was still family.

Thomas looked at Olivia. “You know how I work, don’t you?” He knew she was going to ask her to let Jordan go, but it was no use. There were things Thomas would never forgive, and touching Chloe was one of them. She was the sister of his best friend. If anyone tried to hurt her, he would kill them without mercy. No one could save them.

Olivia couldn’t say a word. She knew how important Chloe was, so she knew she couldn’t save Jordan. He deserved this.

Thomas crushed Jordan’s neck. Subsequently, the light in the latter’s eyes was snuffed out, and his pupils soon dilated. Thomas let go of the body, and Jordan collapsed in a heap, no longer breathing. Thomas then picked up Chloe and left.

Olivia heaved a sigh and went with Thomas into the car. During the entire car ride, Thomas was constantly comforting Chloe. Nevertheless, it had to be said that Chloe was good at controlling her emotions. Half an hour later, she regained her usual composure. If it weren’t for her pale look, no one would know she was nearly assaulted a while ago.

“Don’t tell my dad what happened, alright?” Chloe stared at Thomas. “I’m fine now, and telling him is going to worry him for no reason.”

Thomas nodded. She’s so kind, always looking out for someone else first.

Quincy and his bodyguards were already waiting at the neighborhood’s entrance. When Thomas and the ladies got out of the car, he approached them. “I am very sorry for this oversight, Thomas. I…”

Thomas immediately dismissed him. He couldn’t blame Quincy for this. Chloe followed Jordan herself, and her bodyguards couldn’t possibly stop her. Their job was to protect her, not supervise her. “It’s alright, Mr. Hofstead. I don’t blame you.”

“That’s good to hear.” Quincy heaved a long sigh of relief. When Thomas called him earlier, he was still negotiating with the Yams, but he quickly came over once that was done. Before Thomas came back, he had yelled at the bodyguards.

The bodyguards thought it was a little unfair. Chloe went with Jordan herself, and they had no idea why she went to a love hotel with him, nor did they ask.

“Thomas, the Yams have promised they will not come after you or Olivia again.”

“I see.” Thomas nodded. He knew the Yams wouldn’t come after him for now, but the future was still uncertain. He would have to keep an eye out for them.

Since Thomas was not in a good mood, Quincy said a hasty goodbye and left. Thomas and Olivia took Chloe back to her house, and her father was delighted to see her. He also looked at Olivia for a bit. Even though he had seen many women over his life, Olivia’s beauty still captivated him for a while. “Why didn’t you answer my call? You worried me.”

“Oh, I was interviewing for a job, Dad.”

“I see. How’d it go?”

“Not too good.” Chloe shook her head, looking disappointed. If Thomas didn’t know better, he would’ve trusted her. She can really lie well.

“Why’d you quit? That was a fine job. It’s hard to get work now, you know, especially jobs like your last one.” Adam was a little melancholic when he brought that topic up.

“It’s alright, Mr. Hahn. She found a job.”

“Hm?” Adam looked at Olivia dubiously. But she said the interview didn’t go well. How’d she find a job? “You’re not lying, are you?”

“Of course not. Chloe, get some rest. Once you’re alright, come work at Keyshire.”

“Eh?” Chloe looked a little confused.

Thomas gazed at Olivia. He thought he should change his opinion of her. He had just killed her uncle a while ago; she should be mad or upset at least. After all, he disrespected her wishes, yet now she opened up a position for Chloe in Keyshire. At least she’s a generous woman.

“Thank you!” Adam thanked Olivia quickly. They made some small talk before Thomas and Olivia left.

“Aren’t you angry?” Thomas asked while he was driving.

“Why?”

“Because I killed Jordan even though you asked me not to.”

“You’ve given me enough respect,” said Olivia. “You didn’t torture him, and you aren’t trying to destroy the whole Pearson Family over this.” She knew all too well anyone else would get the full treatment if they tried to attack Chloe. In fact, the family of the person involved would be dragged through the mud too.

Thomas smiled, but he said nothing.

“I have a question, Thomas.” Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

“Ask away.”

Olivia mustered her courage and asked the question that had been lingering on her mind. “Who’s more important? Me or Chloe?”

Thomas awkwardly said, “You’re both important.”

“You have to pick one!”

“Chloe,” said Thomas honestly. He didn’t want to lie to Olivia.

A hint of pain flashed in Olivia’s eyes. So, he thinks she’s more important? Even though she was prepared for the answer, hearing it still made her feel sad.