Unfinished Business with You novel

Chapter 73

“That’s not it. I thought they have an inkling that we are investigating the matter, which was why they had the maid be their scapegoat,” Eugene replied.

A frown formed on Olivia’s face while she asked, “Do you mean she wasn’t the mastermind?”

“A maid wouldn’t be so bold,” Eugene scoffed.

A frown formed on Olivia’s face as the reply he gave reminded her of what Old Master Nolan said about the absence of familial relationships. A sense of uncertainty lingered in her gaze as she looked toward him, all the while unsure how she should face him, and if she should pity him or console him. “D-Do you have a suspect? Would it be among your family members, just for that inheritance?”

“I don’t know.” To Eugene, the matter was a hard topic to breach as his family had done far more than that, which was why he opted for an ambiguous answer after taking a deep breath.

Upon realizing that they were merely acquaintances, Olivia had a sudden feeling that she shouldn’t have asked about the matter, so she didn’t pry any further. Instead, she opted to remind him, “You should probably arrange for some bodyguards to protect your grandfather secretly.”

“I will be doing just that. Thank you for your time today, and I will have someone transfer the consultation fee to you.” Eugene nodded as he spoke.

don’t have to be so polite. I should be the one to thank you instead. Your timely arrival saved me

he hadn’t introduced her to that rowdy bunch. He felt responsible for what happend, thus he told her, “I won’t let what they did go unpunished, so you don’t have to worry.” Unbeknownst to him, what he said sounded like a promise more

to attend a gathering together. Thus, she left North at Nathan’s place, which was a delight to North. As a games developer, every game that

place, North ushered Olivia to leave and even offered cordially, “You won’t have to come fetch me tonight as it will be quite

sleeping instead of playing games all night?” Olivia

telling her, “I promise

of a feather when it comes to games. I will drop by next morning, and you’ll have to face my

leave now. That idiot must be waiting for you.” Nathan pushed her out as he spoke. The urgency in their actions left Olivia resigning herself to hailing a cab to go to the hotel, only to find that Kate was already waiting by

kept me waiting!” Kate approached her in a

took some time for me to send North to Nathan’s place.” After apologizing to Kate, Olivia took her hand while Kate followed her lead as they stepped inside with the hem of her