Even After Death Novel (Olivia)

Chapter 83

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Ethan’s impression was still the same as the last time, when she’d thrown a pot of porridge at him a few days ago. She’d been furious and crazy, and she’d looked just like an angry cat.

Now, sfie was the exact opposite of that. Standing with her head bowed, she anxiously shifted from one foot to the other.

Olivia tried to overcome the discomfort and awkwardness she felt under his gaze. Softly, she said, “I want to ask you for a

favor.”

A laugh escaped his mouth as he sat with his legs crossed, plucking out a cigarette from a box. She knew he was mocking her. ” What do you want now?” He asked.

Jason Yates, a rich youngster, stood not far away from them. Somehow, he was able to discern the slight difference in the way Ethan treated her

he said, “There’s no one in this world who wouldn’t want to ask Mr. Miller for help. Young lady,

to stand beside Ethan as the latter

tit–for–tat exchanges they’d had in the past two years, he’d used to be more polite and had more self- restraint. He’d never smoked in front of

the top two buttons were unbuttoned. The dim light

Ethan’s deep eyes, which seemed to be judging her. She couldn’t care less what he thought of her and

ready to light the cigarette. Since she and Ethan were not of equal standing, she was

around him.

his face. As he lowered his eyes, a hint of a smile hung at

to recall that you once said you’d rather jump from the

humiliating slap. She hadn’t expected her father to get caught up in something like this and hence need Ethan’s help. Still, she wasn’t in the mood to guess what he

said, “You’re a magnanimous man, Mr. Miller. I’m sure you wouldn’t be

gears in Jason’s mind started

close to him, but this woman seemed to be the only exception.

whiskey for Olivia and rapped

enough to make her pass out, yet

hand under his chin and said nonchalantly, “What excuse are you going to come up with this time? That you’re feeling uncomfortable or that you’re sick to the point of

low alcohol tolerance, but

the times he’d forbidden her from touching alcohol. Things were