Olivia's voice wasn't loud, but her words were deafening.

Ethan didn't have a response to them.

It was true. He had hurt her so deeply. Why would she ever come back to him? He was being delusional.

A hint of uneasiness flashed on Olivia's face when she noticed Ethan had fallen silent.

"I'm sorry. I lost my composure for a bit."

"No, I think a man like your ex-husband could die a hundred times over, and it still wouldn't be enough to make up for the pain you felt."

"I just hope that I don't meet him ever again," Olivia replied.

Ethan composed himself and said, "I understand now. We have to sneak into Aldenvine without him noticing, right?"

"Yeah. That's why I tried to sneak onto Tobias' ship. It was unfortunate that we encountered pirates. We have to find another way now that the cargo ship is no longer an option.

"Don't worry, Ms. Fordham. Leave it to me."

wanted him to help come

at him in surprise. "Can

years. I have a few underhanded tricks up my sleeve." Ethan looked

Olivia could

that covered up his eye's original color. They looked yellowish to

some reason, she had a weird feeling

There was no levity in his actions, only solemnity

will never betray

a promise that surpassed their relationship as employer

mind blanked out. She didn't expect Logan

he

think further about it, Ethan had already gotten up. "I'll go make arrangements now. You may

he touched

He was confessing, right?

Probably not.

very confident. She had plenty of men pursuing her. But Logan met her when she was terminally ill and

would fall for such a sickly woman. She even went

head, shorter than potted plants. Although her features were fine, her reflection still

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