‘I can't believe Uncle Ryan would stoop so low as to use his only child. What a greedy man he is,’ Alden muttered to himself before he walked inside. Olivia, who overheard their conversation, approached him the moment he entered the living room. “Alden, what was that about?” She inquired.“I prefer you to be straightforward, Olivia,” Alden replied with a faint smile. She exhaled deeply before she began. “I heard everything. But why would you chase her away like that? She isn't her father, you know?”“Olivia, every child follows in the footsteps of their parents,” he replied coldly. “You have never been wrong about anything, except this,” she said calmly. “Okay, let's take for instance, are any of your parents a sadist? No, but—”“Olivia, I will take it as a death wish if you ever bring up my parents in any of our conversations,” Alden cut her off before heading to his room. She felt every hair on her skin raise as she heard his words. His gaze was serious, leaving her no room for
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