I’m Someone Else

Chapter 217

Harrison carried Olivia up and placed her down in a VIP ward. Then, he pulled the covers over her and sat down quietly beside her. He watched the drying tear tracks on her face and sighed.

Olivia had always been a perfect girl in his eyes. She was beautiful, sensible, obedient, filial, and most importantly had exceptional talent in managing a business. Yet, this perfect girl had to become a sacrifice?

Harrison blamed himself as he thought of that. He lived a straightforward life and rarely regretted anything. The only thing he did regret was allowing his daughter, Eira, to marry Norman. If he had disagreed back then, they wouldn’t have had so many problems.

Just as Harrison was immersed in his turmoil, Quincy entered the room. He was standing at the corner of the corridor where Harrison and Olivia couldn’t see him. Nonetheless, he was close enough that he heard their entire conversation clearly.

Honestly, he had expected Olivia’s answer. It didn’t matter if the guy was a genius as Olivia’s heart was set on Thomas. She could care less about any other guy.

“Old Mr. Denver, I’ve heard of Leah Wilkerson. She probably has some strong connections in the Capitalis for her to be able to talk to the genius. If she comes again, I’m afraid the Denver Family isn’t capable of going against her. I can help you when the time comes.”

Quincy said in a low voice, “Even though I’ve stayed in Irieson these few years, I’ve still got some connections in Capitalis. You don’t need to be too worried even if you have to go up against Leah in Capitalis.”

Quincy had thought this through. Since Olivia had made it clear that she didn’t want to marry some stranger, Thomas would never allow her to be taken away against her will. At that time, he would have

to help Thomas. So, why shouldn’t he make himself known to Harrison just to gain a good impression of it as well?

“Thank you, Dr. Hofstead!” Harrison thanked him with his hands clasped together as he felt a considerable amount of relief after hearing those words.

It would be challenging if Harrison had to deal with Leah all on his lonesome. However, things would be different if Quincy could lend him a hand as no one dared to look down on this influential figure in the medical world who had many students scattered around the world in Droycore.

Quincy waved his hands in dismissal. “You’re welcome, Old Mr. Denver. I’m going to get Thomas to come over.”

Then, he returned to his office and recounted what happened as a warm feeling coursed through Thomas’ heart. He was glad that Olivia had vehemently refused to marry.

“Thomas, don’t worry. If Leah Wilkerson dares to do something, I’ll deal with her!” Even Quincy couldn’t stand for such a backward notion. Leah was married off and had grandchildren of her own. So, why didn’t she ask her other grandchildren to marry that genius and was forcing Olivia to do it instead? Besides, she just had to pick this sensitive time to take Olivia away. It was as if she was taking advantage of Olivia after the fall of the Pearson Family. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

What does Olivia have to do with you wanting to make friends with the influential people behind the Genius of Capitalis? Crazy woman!

Thomas smiled and lit up a cigarette before taking a deep puff, “Honestly, I’m quite interested in that genius. I would like to meet him if we have the chance.”

“Don’t worry. You will and it might be anytime soon too.” Quincy pondered for a while and saw through Thomas. Even though Thomas was young, his achievement in the medical field was at a terrifying

level. If a man such as himself had never called himself a genius, it was natural that he would be displeased to hear someone else calling themselves one.

“I saw that guy a long time ago. He had just made a name for himself and was strutting around like a peacock because he was talented. I reckon he would come looking for Olivia once he hears that she isn’t willing to marry him. So, there’s no need to rush over there when the prey would fall into our laps on a silver platter.”

Then, Thomas nodded. “Well, I hope that day isn’t too far from the horizon.”

Quincy had mentioned that this person was almost the same age as he was. For him to have such a reputation at a young age meant that he truly had the skills to back up his bragging. Thomas truly couldn’t wait to meet this guy.

Genius? We’ll see!

After that, Thomas went to Olivia’s ward and told Harrison, “I promised Olivia that I will take care of her for life. If she doesn’t want to marry him, I’ll take care of this. You don’t need to worry.”

Harrison looked at Thomas as his lips twitched as if wanting to say something. Alas, he couldn’t bring himself to say anything in the end as he turned around to exit the room and went to Declan.

On the other hand, Thomas sat by the hospital bed looking after Olivia. She finally woke up when the sun started to rise and let out a sweet smile when she saw Thomas beside her.

“Go back to sleep. It’s still early. You should rest well today. Don’t even think about work,” Thomas urged.

Unfortunately, Olivia immediately thought about the mountain of documents waiting for her if she didn’t go to work today. “It’s fine. I’m going to clean up. Let’s go to the office.”

“It doesn’t hurt to rest a day.”

“Okay.” Olivia stopped resisting Thomas’ determined stance in forcing her to catch up on rest as she knew she wouldn’t be able to work at her current state as well.

“Thomas… Do you know about it?”

Thomas nodded. “Yes.”

“I… I’m not going to marry him!” Olivia exclaimed firmly. She wanted to know what he thought about it since he was also in the know.

“Whatever this genius does has nothing to do with me. I’ll only marry… marry…”

That last word ‘you’ was like a fishbone stuck in Olivia’s throat as she couldn’t force the word out her throat.

She was afraid that Thomas would reject her. If he did, it would make things way too awkward. Once that happened, she couldn’t even imagine what she was going to do, then. Could she avoid seeing him? Impossible. Just an hour of not seeing him would make her heart anxious. Yet, if he rejected her, how would the both of them get along in the future?

Hoo! Thomas let out a long sigh when he saw Olivia trailed off at the very end of the sentence. Even if she didn’t, he already knew what she wanted to say as he could clearly see her love for him.

He didn’t want to, nor did he dare to get into a relationship. He didn’t want to as the situation at the moment was far too complicated for romance. He was afraid that if anything happened to him it would waste Olivia’s time. Moreover, he couldn’t bring himself to accept another budding relationship as he was still traumatized by Felice.

When he was young, he foolishly gave everything in the name of love. Alas, his naivety saved his life when his heart was torn into pieces. He lived on while his youthful wishes died that day and he never dared to fall in love again. One shouldn’t laugh at his empty expression as no one had experienced the turbulence in his heart firsthand.