Krystal finally started to feel fear. Her father had always been strict. Back when the siblings were young, she saw Mason stripping Linus' top. Then, he had him kneel on the snow as he whipped him.Mason tolerated her behavior repeatedly because she was a woman and didn't get to grow up by his side. But the incident today was the last straw. Mason had enough. Linus rushed over after he sent the guests away. After all, no one would be in the mood for food after an incident like that. As soon as he stepped into the room, he heard Tatiana and Krystal crying."What's going on?""Linus, you're here just in time. You've always doted on me. Please talk to Dad. He wants to disown me!" Linus frowned. He was a little confused. "Dad, Krystal may have been in the wrong today, but isn't this too harsh of a punishment? How would she survive on her own?""If she can't survive on her own, how was Olivia able to become a renowned doctor? Her family went bankrupt, and both her parents
Tatiana was a little distracted. Rather than Krystal, she was more worried about Mason's attitude toward Olivia. It felt like he knew Olivia!It was still snowing outside, and Linus was driving. All the cars around him made way for him. He looked at Mason through the rearview mirror. Mason was looking out the window with a stern expression as if deep in thought. "Dad, do you know Ms. Fordham?"Mason sighed softly but didn't respond. Linus' fingers tightened around the steering wheel. He had a feeling that something big was about to happen. Olivia went back to her room to change into some casual clothes. Ethan hugged her tightly as soon as they entered the room. He didn't want to let go of her. "That's enough. We haven't even eaten yet. I'll cook something up. Let me go."Ethan nestled against her neck like a puppy. "Okay."Olivia hadn't been staying here for some time. The vegetables in the fridge had already gone bad. She had no choice but to get some instant pasta fro
Olivia looked at the half-finished pasta that she and Ethan left on the table. Linus and Mason probably hadn't eaten as well.So, she said, "You two haven't eaten, right? Why don't I cook something up for you?"Soon, there was a plate of pasta in front of Mason and Linus. Olivia smiled apologetically. "There aren't any ingredients at home. This is all I can make for you.""It's fine. It's nice to switch things up occasionally." Mason seemed to be very easygoing. There were no housekeepers in this house. Ethan took up the job of washing the dishes. He picked up the plates that the others used. Linus frowned. Although the two of them were divorced, it seemed like their relationship didn't really change. Olivia brewed some tea for Mason and Linus. Then, she sat down and said, "Since it's getting late, I'll make it short. I happened to see a picture in your drawer. "It was a picture of a woman. Is that woman called Natalie?"Mason's expression visibly changed after hearin
Mason had always been a meticulous man. There wasn't any proof to show that he was related to Olivia. That was why he didn't explain anything and only urged Linus to get the DNA test done. Since they couldn't be father and daughter, they could only do a DNA test to determine if they shared the same lineage. Olivia had only wanted to ask if he knew Ms. Nat. She didn't expect to get a DNA test. "Mr. Heath, you're… you're my…"Olivia was starting to feel uneasy as well. Mason was afraid that he would be disappointed by the results. If he had known that Jeff wasn't Olivia's biological father, he would've gotten this DNA test sooner. It was a pity that Chloe didn't reveal the truth before she died. Jeff also died very suddenly. That was why everyone else thought Olivia was their child. Mason grabbed her hand tightly. "You don't have to overthink it now. Just give a strand of your hair to Linus."She was about to pluck her hair but remembered that she had dyed it. She wa
Mason shook his head. "I'm fine. I'll wait here. Since we don't have anything to do, let's talk about you. "I know you didn't intentionally hide your identity to get close to me."You've been actively using this Vanessa identity for two years, after all. You couldn't possibly know what would happen two years into the future."That was why people should learn to think on their feet. A lot of trouble could be avoided with some quick thinking. Only dumb people like Krystal would be manipulated by someone else. Olivia told Mason about some of the things that happened to her. Even though she just glossed over the things that Ethan had done, Mason's gaze still grew colder as he looked at Ethan."So you hid your true identity for self-preservation?" "Yes. We haven't found the people that tried to kill me. I've been investigating in secret all these years. "But the person is a professional. There were scapegoats at every turn. I couldn't get to the mastermind."Mason patted her o
It was Olivia's turn to be shocked. "Because of what happened tonight?""It's not just this incident. I've given her too many chances. Since you're my granddaughter, I won't allow you to drift aimlessly away from home. "Come home and become part of the family, Olivia.""Grandpa, I… I don't think I'm ready for that yet.""What's there to think about? We're related by blood. I looked into the Fordham family a few years ago. But I thought you were Jeff's biological father. That's why I didn't probe further. "We've been separated for so many years. Please give me the chance to make it up to you, okay?"Mason pleaded with Olivia in a humble tone. "Don't you want to know about your grandmother and me? Come back with me, and I'll tell you everything."Mason didn't give her any chance to turn him down."If your grandma knew you've been wandering in the world alone, she would feel bad for you, too."Olivia had always yearned for family. She didn't have any retorts to Mason's words.
At that moment, Olivia remembered the arrogance that she had seen on Marina and Krystal's faces. They were able to be so cocky because they had the love of their families supporting them. Their family would help them no matter what they did. Things had changed for her, too. She had family. She was no longer alone. It was getting late. Linus brought her back to the guest room she used to stay in. He stood at the door hesitatingly, with snow still falling heavily outside. Olivia broke the silence. "Uncle Linus, is there anything else?""I had feelings for you before."Olivia met his gaze and smiled. "Yeah, I know."It wasn't something he could be proud of. It was going to be something embarrassing he would think back to for years to come. Olivia could imagine how awkward he was feeling. She said gently, "Maybe you felt close to me because we're family. I can understand that. Just like how I felt inexplicably close to Mr. Heath."She was able to do away with the awkwardnes
Ethan's gaze was deep. "We still can't tell if it's a good or bad thing yet. Glory and danger often come hand in hand."No matter what would happen, Ethan would never hurt Olivia again. Tatiana was also having a sleepless night. She had a bad feeling the moment Mason left the house. Something big was about to happen in the Heath Family. She had been married to Mason for so many years. He had always treated her with respect, but only respect. He had never loved her. A few years back, she would still argue with her because she didn't feel like it was fair for her. He looked at her coldly and said, "The moment you used drugs to get with me, you should've known that I would never love you. I can only give you power and status, but nothing else."She gradually got used to this life. Mason wouldn't love her but wouldn't love anyone else. Not many people could get everything they wanted in life. She considered herself lucky that she was married to such an outstanding man. Tati