Chapter 291

Initially, Olivia had no intentions of telling this matter to an outsider.

But Colin had been helping her out. He was even sketching a plan for her future.

That was why she told everything to him honestly.

He was slightly surprised upon hearing that. “So the mastermind wanted Mr. Miller to choose between

you and Marina?”

“Yes. Colin, the plan you told me is tempting, but this is the only matter that I can’t let it slide.

“She set my family up, and I almost died because of her. My father’s reputation is ruined.

“Yet I don’t even know who she is. How can I just leave like this?”

She clenched her fists. “She finally pulled up a trump card after planning it for so long. Many people

were sacrificed because of

this.

“It hurts every time I think about it. I don’t know what I have done wrong. How did I offend such a

person?”

Colin said softly, “Perhaps you’re not the one to blame. Some people are psychos.”

Dubious, Olivia looked at him. “Colin, did you say something?”

“No. I mean, you’re a kind person. What could you have possibly done wrong?

“Even if there’s someone at fault, it’s not you. Some people are born bad.”

She shook her head helplessly. “That’s nonsense.”

He said aloud, “I’m stating facts. Olivia, you’re the kindest woman in the world. Ethan is blind for not

appreciating you.

“Ethan will surely continue the investigation after hearing what you said before you jumped into the sea

“He will get to the bottom of it. So, worry not because the truth will come to light. I simply wanna seize

this chance to leave

Aldenvine.

“Ethan should be preoccupied with the rescue mission. We can plan an escape now and leave the city

“Otherwise, we won’t be able to leave once he gets himself together.”

At long last, Olivia made up her mind after dwelling in a dilemma.

She looked at Colin with solemnity. “Colin, can I trust you?”

He held her hand. His hand was rough due to calluses, but it was clean and warm.

He didn’t avoid her eyes. “Even if the world wants to harm you, I will always protect you, Olivia ”

“Why? We’re not family. And there’s nothing I can give you,” she asked.

He smiled faintly and winked at her. “What kind of ulterior motive could I possibly have? My sole wish is

for you to have a long and peaceful life”

A scene flashed across her mind. It was something she had long forgotten.

Colin’s parents were divorced when he was young. His father was busy handling a business and was

always flocked by women

His father neglected him. On New Year’s Eve, Olivia found Colin, who was all alone.

She took her to the Fordham residence, and they gazed at the starry night sky together

She told him that the stars could grant them a wish

He said, “I don’t know what to wish for.”

Olivia responded, “You can wish for a long and peaceful life”

The face of the boy watching the night sky somehow resembled the young man in front of her.

Such a pure gaze was her only source of solace in this hellish life.

She nodded. “Okay, Colin. Judging from my father’s condition, we can’t delay his treatment any longer.

“There’s no need to rush to seek revenge. As long as I’m alive, there will be a chance for it.

“Please make the necessary arrangements for us. I want to leave Aldenvine.”

He held her hand tightly. “Okay.”