Chapter 409: Perfectly Matched
Olivia pursed her lips in frustration, struggling twice but unable to break free from his grip.
Noticing her struggle, Victor’s expression darkened slightly. “Are you planning to hail a cab dressed like this? Do you know what the weather is like right now?”
“No need to worry, Mr. Leer. I can take care of myself,” Olivia responded coldly.
Victor realized his previous words had sounded too concerned. He frowned and added, “This area isn’t good for catching cabs. By the time you find one, the banquet will have already started.”
Olivia glanced at the road.
Indeed, the Chic Boutique Salon was in a remote location, with few cars on the road and no taxis in sight.
If she wanted to catch a cab, she would have to walk some distance.
But even so, she didn’t want Victor to drive her there.
Just as Olivia turned back to say something, her phone rang inside her bag.
Frowning slightly, Olivia glanced at the person opposite her.
The grip on her wrist slowly loosened.
Olivia took out her phone and saw it was a call from Mr. Shelby.
“Dr. Prescott, where are you? The other partners have already arrived, and Mr. Lee is here too. He said he wants to see you!”
As soon as she answered, Mr. Shelby’s cheerful voice came through.
Olivia checked the time, there was still a while before the banquet started, but Mr. Shelby said even Mr. Lee had arrived…
She couldn’t keep Mr. Lee waiting.
After a moment’s hesitation, Olivia forced a smile and said, “Please tell Mr. Lee I’ll be there shortly.”RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
Mr. Shelby cheerfully agreed and hung up.
Looking at the darkened phone screen, Olivia felt a bit troubled.
This trip to Sylvania City had been full of unexpected events.
She had thought it would just be a simple banquet but didn’t expect to run into Victor here, nor did she expect Mr. Lee to attend the banquet.
She had already declined Mr. Lee’s offer to take her as a disciple last time, making him wait again would be too rude.
Thinking of this, Olivia reluctantly looked at the person in front of her and said stiffly, “If it’s convenient, I would appreciate your help, Mr. Leer.”
Victor recalled how Olivia had been avoiding him just moments ago and now suddenly changed her attitude. He smirked meaningfully and said in a deep voice, “It’s rare for Miss Prescott to change her mind, I’m more than happy to oblige.”
With that, he turned and led her towards the car.
Once inside, Olivia told the driver her destination. “Please take me to Oasis Banquet Hall.”
The driver, arranged by one of Victor’s business partners and unaware of their relationship, assumed Olivia was Victor’s date and thought they were perfectly matched.
Hearing Olivia’s destination, the driver was momentarily surprised but didn’t think much of it and instinctively replied, “That’s where we’re headed too.”
As soon as he spoke, the temperature in the car seemed to drop suddenly.
The driver shivered unconsciously and slowly started the car.
In the back seat, both wore different expressions.
Olivia frowned at the person beside her, feeling puzzled.
How could it be such a coincidence? Mr. Shelby had invited prominent figures from the medical field, Leer’s Group had little involvement in that sector. Why would they attend?
Victor naturally sensed her gaze and met her eyes without changing his expression. “It seems we are quite fated.”