I’m Someone Else

Chapter 157

Thomas pulled up outside Denver Residence, but he didn’t head in as his phone started ringing with a call from Sean.

“Hey, Sean. What’s up?”

“How could you, Thomas?!” Sean cried out disapprovingly. “You landed yourself the Most Beautiful Female Entrepreneur in Irieson without even telling us a single word! Shouldn’t you at least treat us to some drinks to celebrate?!”

Aren’t we buddies?! Why didn’t he tell me the good news?

Sean was genuinely happy for Thomas. After all, Olivia was the woman of many fine young men in Irieson’s dreams, especially due to her angelic face and devilish figure. Since Sean’s buddy managed to get involved with the city’s loveliest rose, he thought it was well within his rights to brag about it too!

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“That’s not true,” Thomas refuted with a dry smile. “Olivia and I are just friends.”

“Just friends?”

Sean sounded doubtful. “You don’t need to lie to me, Thomas. This isn’t something embarrassing. It’s perfectly normal for a young man and a young woman to fall in love, and neither one of you is married anyway, so it doesn’t matter if you get involved. It’s the talk of the town already and the stories all sound so believable.”

“I’m telling you it’s not true,” Thomas insisted. “Why would I need to lie to you?”

“Oh, alright…”

As soon as the call with Sean was over, it was followed by one with William who ask the same questions Sean did. Thomas felt a little exasperated. He wouldn’t have bothered to entertain these questions if the person asking them hadn’t been William. However, as William was a good friend of his, he forced himself to be patient and give an explanation all over again.

Once this call ended, Thomas immediately turned his phone off without wasting even a second.

Since Sean and William knew about the rumors, John and Samuel would have caught wind of them too. If I don’t turn off my phone, I’ll probably be fielding their calls next.

His friends were young and couldn’t pick up on the fishiness of the rumors, but their grandfathers were undoubtedly astute enough to realize what was happening. It’ll be even more of a hassle for me to give them an explanation.

Thomas knocked on the door and was surprised to find that it was Harrison who opened the door for him.

Alas, Harrison’s expression was grim as he surveyed Thomas with a complicated gaze.

A fleeting pause in thought was enough for Thomas to deduce the reason for Harrison’s expression. He must’ve heard the rumors.

“Where’s Olivia?”

“She’s resting upstairs.”

Thomas nodded and head for the stairs. He wasn’t interested in having a chat with Harrison.

“You heard about the rumors, right?”

The rumors had spread like wildfire. While it was plausible that the ordinary pedestrians on the street knew nothing of them, Thomas was one of the subjects of the rumors, so he had to have heard them by now.

Thomas glanced at Harrison. It went without saying that he knew what Harrison was referring to, but would the confirmation of whether or not he knew about the rumors make any difference now?

“Nope,” Thomas replied before he carried on walking.

“Thomas!”

Harrison stopped him. “Do you think what you’re doing is in Olivia’s best interests? You’re only making things worse for her!”

Harrison knew full well what Olivia’s feelings were. He had to put a stop to everything before it was too late.

Thomas’ footsteps halted. He lit up a cigarette. “What are you trying to say? Just come out and say it.”

“Stay away from Olivia. You know very well that she doesn’t have much time left. I don’t want any accidents happening during this time. I just want her to enjoy the time that she has left!”

For some reason, the stern look on Harrison’s face amused Thomas.

Let Olivia enjoy the time she has left? And? How many days is that? Olivia is only in her twenties. How can you just stand by and let her die?

“Olivia will only truly be safe if you stay away from me. At the very least, she’ll be safe until the day of the sacrifice. After all, she’s very important to the Six Greatest Families. They won’t do anything to her.”

“Hahaha!”

Thomas couldn’t hold back his laughter anymore. The Six Greatest Families won’t do anything to Olivia, huh? What a delusional thought!

Even setting aside the Pearsons for now, the Hinds had kidnapped Olivia with the intention of killing her and the Xalmars had also sent hitmen after her.

The Six Greatest Families, huh? Don’t make me laugh. Sure, on the surface, they pretend to be of one mind, but in reality, they’re all selfish b*stards who care about nothing other than their own desires. Their family’s interest is the only thing they prioritize. Why would they care whether Olivia stays alive or not?

“What are you laughing about?” Harrison questioned.

“What are you laughing about?” Harrison questioned.

Thomas shook his head. He didn’t answer the question. “Do you think Olivia will be safe once I stay away from her? Or, do you think she’ll be happy?”

“Of course. She’ll be safe if you would only just stay away from her. If you leave, I know she’ll be sad for a while, but that doesn’t matter. Nothing matters more than her life!”

“Oh.”

Thomas puffed his cigarette and nonchalantly responded, “Is there anything else you wish to say?”

“No.” Harrison stared at Thomas. Now that he addressed the matter outright, he assumed that a smart man like Thomas would know what to do if he truly wanted what was best for Olivia.

Thomas ignored Harrison and proceeded to head up the stairs.

He didn’t want to waste his breath on Harrison.

How can you still be so naive at your age? What’s the point of me trying to talk to you? It’ll only be a waste of my time.

“Hey, you!”

Harrison was furious. He’s impossible!

What does he mean by leaving just like that? Is he ignoring me? Or, is it because he can’t even be bothered to talk to me?

Either way, Harrison took it as a slight!

I’m the head of the Denver Family! If I say jump, the people of Irieson will ask how high! He’s the first person who’s ever disrespected me like that, and it’s not the first time he’s done it!

That young man is far too arrogant!

Alas, Harrison could only gripe about it to himself. Even Quincy was courteous and respectful with Thomas, and Rafael was also subservient to him. Harrison knew he couldn’t afford to offend Thomas, at least not now.

Thomas headed straight for Olivia’s bedroom. He found her sleeping soundly.

He gently picked her up without waking her and took her back to Northpine Villa.

Naturally, he ignored the glares from Harrison.

Think you can scare me off just by glaring at me, old man? What a joke. Go ahead and start a fight with me, why don’t you?

I was only willing to entertain you briefly for Olivia’s sake.

Soon, they arrived at Northpine Villa. Thomas brought Olivia up to the bedroom and tucked her in before heading to the kitchen to prepare her medicine.