I’m Someone Else

Declan’s tone almost sounded like a plea. “The eldest daughter of the Pearson Family refuses to stay home. What would the other great families in Irieson think if they heard about this? They would certainly laugh at us, so please, Olivia, listen to me.”

However, Olivia stood her ground and announced, “Uncle Declan, you should stop convincing me. I’ve made up my mind, and it’s not that I don’t respect you, but that family has hurt me beyond repair, so I won’t return there no matter who persuades me.”

At that, he sighed. Since she had made herself clear, he was out of ideas. He watched her grow up, so he knew her temper well. Seeing that she was so determined, he would only embarrass himself even more if he continued to speak. “Fine. I’ll stop. You must take care of yourself while living away from home.”

Declan looked bitter. Time was almost up, and it would be humiliating for the Pearson Family if they could not present Olivia before the others on that day. Besides those influential people, the other five Greatest Families of Irieson would attack them without mercy. By then, the Pearsons would face the risk of destruction.

Forget it. I’ve already done all I can. I can’t possibly forcefully bring Olivia back, can I? Not to mention I would never do that. Even if I had the idea, I would not be capable of such a thing!

Declan was no fool. Since Thomas could cause so much chaos to the Pearson Family on his own and intimidate them to avoid him, it meant he had some sort of inexplicable talent. He would only be making a fool of himself if he tried to force Olivia to leave Northpine Villa. Moreover, would his father call him home if forcing worked?

Now that Declan had put away his worries, he could converse with Olivia more casually. Then, he began telling her stories about what he had experienced in Capitalis and their shared memories from her childhood. The two had a great time and would occasionally burst out laughing. Even Thomas could hear their laughter from upstairs. Although Declan disliked him, he could tell that Declan genuinely cared about her. It did not matter as long as he was nice to Olivia.

three hours straight before Declan saw the

quiet downstairs, he came down and looked around the

Pearson Family.” After Olivia said that, she sneaked a peek at him, hoping to see how the

not say anything. Instead, he picked up an orange from the table

beat, wondering, Is he angry? He must be, right? He made enemies with the Pearson Family because he wanted to help me leave them so I could live a happy life. Then, he gave me the largest real estate agency in Irieson, Keyshire Property, because I said I wanted to start a career in real estate. Needless to say, he arranged everything for me during this period, no matter how busy he was. Won’t his efforts go to waste if I decide to return

and won’t return no matter who persuades me. I

or leave, and he would respect her decision. Also, she would always be his friend regardless of her choice. However, he had automatically disregarded her last sentence. It had to be said that Ophelie

her the orange he peeled. “I mentioned it before. It’s entirely up to your decision. I have no problem with you going home, as long as you’re happy. On the contrary, you don’t have to return if you don’t want to because no one can force you to do anything against your wishes with me here.” After

not know was that Olivia began tearing up

to do anything against