Chapter 307
Even before the plane landed, Olivia’s opératives had already delivered Arla’s complete dossier to her.
Switched at birth, the true heiress Aria was raised by abusive adoptive parents. After returning to her birth family, she impulsively marred Lam, only to divorce two years later.
Olivia’s first impression of Aria was that she was a timid, shrinking homewrecker–type–always cowering and out of place.
But a closer look told a different story.
Aria was not only a major shareholder in the Stars Group but also a professor at Kerano Global Health.
Reaching such heights in both business and medicine took more than just hard work–it demanded unfathomable cunning beneath the surface.
Aria was no ordinary woman.
Before Orlando could mention the hotel he’d booked before picking her
address for Mayen Garden, and declared she was going there.
Orlando pressed 19; Olivia hit 18.
Orlando knew Olivia had already dug into Aria.
up
from the airport, Olivia cut him off without hesitation, crisply gave the
Fortunately, Rachel always wore a mask when going out to conceal the scar on her left cheek.
What a coincidence–they’d run into each other right there.
Orlando’s gaze slowly shifted from Rachel to Aria.
Aria hadn’t reached out to him all afternoon as if she truly couldn’t care less who Pearl was.
Olivia locked eyes with Aria for a few seconds, then pressed the close button. “Ms. Saxon, the elevator’s going up. Please wait a bit longer.”
Owen, who had been staring at the floor, instinctively looked up when he heard the voice. The instant his eyes met Olivia’s, his expression immediately hardened.
Just then, Olivia’s gaze happened to fall on him, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. She instantly reached out to block the closing elevator doors and blurted out, “Mr. Shaw?”
Olivia, the sole daughter of the Wolfshade Syndicate’s boss.
The Wolfshade Syndicate was a Huthailian–Masmubian crime syndicate operating in Masmubian. Its boss hailed from a notorious crime family and, after relocating to Masmubia, led the group into arms trafficking, kidnapping, and other illegal activities.
While on a business trip to Masmubia, Owen attended a high–society event where his client introduced him to Olivia. The two had a brief chat.
Owen glanced sideways at Aria and confirmed one crucial fact.
Aria didn’t know Olivia, but Olivia certainly knew her.
There’s only one way Olivia would remember someone who didn’t know her–she must have done her homework beforehand.
Owen’s gut told him one thing–whatever the reason, it was probably bad news for Aria
Owen lowered his gaze slightly and gave Olivia a curt nod of acknowledgment.
The other elevator arrived with a soft chime.
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Aria supported Owen and guided him toward that elevator.
Once inside the elevator, their gazes locked again–Aria’s eyes lingering on the masked girl’s face.
Noticing Aria’s gaze, Orlando’s heart lurched. He hastily hit the close button and stood motionless as the elevator doors slid shut
They reached the 19th floor.
Orlando said, “Ms. Remar, Russell said you’ll stay here temporarily. If it’s not to your liking, he’ll arrange another place for you.
Actually, Rachel had always been wearing her mask, so Orlando’s reminder seemed rather unnecessary.
Rachel cast a timid glance at Olivia. Meeting those ice–cold eyes with a mocking half–smile, her lips trembled I uncontrollably. “Got., Got it,” she stammered.
Orlando nodded and turned to leave.
As soon as Olivia stepped into the room, she fixed Rachel with an icy stare and snapped, “Take off that mask.”
With trembling fingers, Rachel slowly raised her hand and fumbled to remove her mask.
Olivia’s palm struck Rachel’s face with brutal force, the sharp crack echoing through the room.
Olivia’s slap instantly left an angry red handprint swelling across Rachel’s right cheek.
Olivia said, “Alright now. Put it back on!”
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