Chapter 65: Fireworks DisplayOliver’s POVIt took me a long time to figure out things. Why didn’t I realize sooner that all that we’re doing could have been planned by someone else? I took out my phone and dialed a familiar number. After three rings, my call was answered. [I thought you wouldn’t call me anymore.] “This is important. I need you to watch over our teammates, making sure that they are safe, especially Nayara. Call me right away if something happens.”[Aren’t they back for recuperation? They should be safe.]I licked my lips, “I just want to make sure that they’re safe while we’re here.”[Alright, 5 million.]This guy just doesn't want to give things for free, doesn’t he? “Fine.”[Where are you anyway? It sounds like you are somewhere far away.] “That’s it for today. Call me later.”Lucas still wants to say something, but I already hung up the call. With his ability, he should be able to keep them safe. Let’s just hope for the best. I heard the rustle behind me, and
Chapter 66: What Are The Odds? Third Person’s POVTwo shadows in the dark ran sneakily around the palace under the mesmerizing lights of the fireworks. They quietly and swiftly ran through the corridors and hallways, avoiding the patrolling guards. “Hold me tight.”“Slowly. I’m tripping.” Crystal held the hem of her skirt as they ran, but it got caught on the bushes. Annoyed, she yanked it with her hands resulting in it being ripped. The long skirt instantly became a short skirt, and her white legs were revealed. Oliver looked back on her and when she saw this scene, he involuntarily swallowed his dry saliva. “Why did you tear your skirt?” “I couldn’t run with it and got caught in the bushes. Moreover, you were holding my wrist so tightly. Can’t you run slower?” “Ahem, sorry.” When they arrived at a secluded garden, Oliver stopped for a while to let Crystal rest and fix her skirt. Since she couldn’t do anything about it, Crystal took off her skirt all at once, revealing a pair
Chapter 67: SubstituteThird Person’s POV “You look beautiful today.” Oliver’s husky voice echoed in Crystal’s ears, making it red. “Even when ten years had already passed, you were still as when I first met you.” Crystal blinked her eyes trying to stay calm, “What… are you saying?” “I’m just telling the truth,’’ Oliver said as he put her hair behind her ear. “Are you ready for another fun ride?” “Huh?” “Hold me tight.” With that, Oliver conjured another teleportation portal, grabbing Crystal by her waist. A long time has passed, and the captain of the guards is getting antsy. He thought with a grim face, ‘Until when will they do that?’ Irritated, he looked back at the place where Oliver and Crystal were standing, but they were nowhere to be found. They escaped for the second time. The captain couldn’t help but grit his teeth and let out a curse, “Darn it! Let’s look for them!” SWOOSH!There was a loud gust of wind before two people fell from the sky. Oliver was quick to c
Chapter 68: Reconciliation HugCrystal’s POV“In simple words, I was her substitute?” My grip on the glass of water tightened. I kept telling myself to calm down, to use my brain because Oliver is already explaining. Yes, he did tell me about it last time, but this is the first time I am hearing so much. This place, once our home, ignited some memories that I preferred hidden away in the back of my mind. Primrose – I can’t live without you. Its meaning was clear, but to whom was he referring exactly? Other than coming back when he needed to, our relationship back then could never be described as a married couple. At most, we are acquaintances who happened to be married. Regrets? We certainly didn’t have romance in that arranged marriage. So what is this regret all about? “You are not a substitute! Please listen to my explanation first.” I stared at him, “I’m listening.” “The marriage was never finalized. Before my mother went away, she asked me to meet someone named Crystal S
Chapter 69: BlushCrystal’s POV[Ever since you left, everything became dull. The nights without you became cold, and the sun wasn’t warm as when you were here. When will I be able to see you again?] There is a stuffy feeling inside me, slowly wringing my heart making me unable to breathe properly. I clutched the letter and held it close to my chest. “Ohh… Oliver…” I could only utter his name over and over again in disappointment – I am disappointed at myself and everything that I did. I know, and I had always felt that.All this time, I thought he… never thought of me that way. We were in an arranged marriage, and there was no love between us from the start. I still remember the first time I met him. A tall man entered the restaurant and sat down in front of me. He looked straight at my eyes and revealed a sunny smile. At that moment, I thought that we could work out the marriage even if it was arranged. I looked forward to the wedding day with an anxious heart. On our wedding d
Chapter 70: Room 209Oliver’s POVI hope that Crystal won’t notice how my hands trembled when I took her in my arms. Just as before, her warm body calmed my mind and soul. It was as if she was my safe haven. All these years, I had no idea what I was looking for nor what I was lacking. It was only when I held her in my arms again and she hugged me back that I realized – I missed her more than how much I lied to myself. Our past was my mistake, but I won’t let it hinder me from seeking her forgiveness. Now that I was given a second chance, I wouldn’t carelessly throw it away in the dump.“Where should we go next?” Crystal nibbled on her food and asked me. How cute. “We will visit the others. I am so worried about them. It took us longer to leave the dark side than what we expected.”“Alright.” “But tonight,” a playful smile floated on my lips, “let’s have a good rest first.”“Okay. I was so tired from running all day and all night.” After we ate our midnight dinner, I washed the di
Chapter 71: Deliberately LeadingThird Person’s POV The four people stood facing each other, surprise clearly written on their faces. They took deep breaths one after another and pulled their fighting instance.Draven dusted his hands and slumped down on the sofa, massaging his forehead while he did. Snow approached the two people and looked at them from head to toe. “Sorry for that. We thought you were someone else.” Crystal waved her hand and patted Snow’s shoulder, “It’s fine. How have you been?” Snow shrugged her shoulders, “Well, far from alright. I don’t know when it started but werewolves started attacking us out of the blue. They don’t attack Draven, but they seem to be going after Nayara.” Oliver furrowed his eyebrows. Then he started narrating about what happened after they parted ways and how they got to the dark side. Nayara and Lumara were called as well, filing them in with the details. This group discussion excludes Jethro, as he couldn’t be reached with either Cr
Chapter 72: Cutie PatootieThird Person’s POV“What are you laughing at?” Lumara held her stomach and couldn’t stop laughing, “I love your expression. Hahaha, I wish I had opened my camera to capture it. Priceless!” Crystal furrowed her eyebrows, not understanding what Lumara was saying. Not long after, Snow, Draven and Oliver sat down with the two of them. Oliver: “Just like Nayara said, in order to get rid of those werewolves, we need bait. Snow would disguise as Nayara and go out of the hotel. They’ll surely follow her. We can also use this time to go back to report back to the Chief.” Draven nodded, “As we talked about it earlier, we should execute this swiftly and as soon as possible.” Crystal agreed, “Devils are still chasing after us, and we have a short time left. If we get to the Immortals before they can get to us, our safety is almost guaranteed. The land of humans is really perilous.” Lumara stopped laughing and turned serious, “What about Jethro? Do we need to cont