“I have saved you, too,” Olivia rebuked. “When?” Christoff inquired. “Back in Peony Hall. You’d have passed out if not for me.” “I wouldn’t have passed out if I hadn’t come.”

“And you would have missed this whole drama.” He laughed mirthlessly. “So, do you mean I should thank you, then?” “No. I’m only saying that we’re even.”

He raised his hand to knock her head. “As if.. You owe me big time, and you’re gonna pay that back.” Olivia then fixed her gaze on him before responding in a serious tone, “I’ll owe you a favor as long as you aren’t involved in this whole thing.”

Christoff stared back at her. He stayed silent for a moment, and for some reason, he felt somewhat uneasy. She looked at him with suspicion. “What’s with that? Feeling guilty?”

Hearing that, he finally snapped out of it. He shot her a look and chuckled. “As if. You’re simply saying that. I know you won’t repay the favor for real. I think we should go for something more… concrete.”

she immediately pushed his head away. “Do you have a death wish?” She glared. “For

have all

no idea why Eugene likes you.” With a smug

get too cocky. They might not have ended up together, but he did stay there for nearly a week. They’re probably getting along well. Also, she wasn’t on guard at

aren’t you?” “I’m only stating facts,” he harrumphed. “Don’t

close at all. Sometimes, we can’t do whatever we want. We have to compromise to get what we need, even if we have to

silence. Jewel was already at the hotel when they returned. She quickly approached Olivia and looked at Christoff warily before pulling her friend aside.

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