Olivia couldn't deny it because it was the truth.

While she was pregnant, Marina happened to return to the country.

Marina was pregnant as well. She wanted proof that Ethan would treat her well, so she asked Ethan to cook for her, too.

Back then, Ethan was filled with guilt toward Kurt, so he would fulfill any wish Marina had.

"It's kind of boring talking to you," Olivia grumbled.

"I hit the nail on the head."

Wayne flipped the food in the pan, sending sparks flying.

"I won't be like him. I'm like a wolf, you see. As soon as I lock onto a prey, I will never give up on it. I won't be distracted.

"I'll admit that my background isn't as good as Ethan's. But with my position, I can give you things he won't be able to. I am not inferior to him in this sense."

Olivia scoffed.

"Men would make empty promises and whisper sweet nothings when they are trying to court women.

"How would I know that you're not another Ethan to me? Or do you think that I'm a pure 18-year-old, and I'll fall for you because of some cheesy lines you said?"

me about you and him? How did

that he should get to know his enemy better. It

hear about it, Olivia would

story between

of it, she looked at

Even storytellers wouldn't use cliches like that. Ethan only saved your life, and you're already giving

At that moment, he reminded her

was so young back then, and the sea

were roaring. When

the water, he was like an angel who had

it happened more than a decade ago, every time Olivia recalled that

were so strong, and even though his voice was cold,

naive."

Then, he raised his head and glanced at Olivia. "Hey, if I saved your life,

Olivia replied, "No."

How am I

and said, "Wayne,

only one of you in the

but you're the seed

have strengths no

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