Chapter 380 With Me Here
"Evelyn, Daniel, you're here?" Victoria greeted them warmly when she saw the two, "Come in quickly, I've already ordered the dishes."
"Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, when did you arrive? You should have let me know so I could visit earlier and show you around Harmony City." Evelyn composed herself and chatted familiarly with them.
Victoria really liked Evelyn. She took her hand and sat down beside her, saying, "No need to be so polite. We just got off the plane last night.
Speaking of which, we should thank you for taking care of Olivia and Bianca in Harmony City."
She didn't leave Daniel out either, saying gratefully, "Daniel, you've worked hard too. You've put in most of the effort for the companies you're working on together.
Without you, Olivia wouldn't be able to work so comfortably here."
Daniel shook his head, "It's what I should do. After all, I have a stake in it too, and Olivia's research work is no less demanding than mine. You don't need to be so polite."
The conversation they wanted to have came to an abrupt halt because of Olivia's parents' presence.
Dinner went very pleasantly.
Afterward, Bianca wanted to go outside to see the koi fish, and Victoria and Vaughn doted on her, so they took her out.
Taking this opportunity, Evelyn pulled Olivia aside to ask about the rumors.
After hearing it, Olivia looked quite surprised, "How did you know?"
She helplessly told her friend, "The research institute matter hasn't been resolved yet, so I didn't tell you guys. I didn't want you all to worry."
"You didn't want to make a fuss, but some people don't think that way." Evelyn remembered those nasty words and couldn't help telling her, "I don't know where the rumors started, but now everyone in high society knows you've been suspended from the research institute.
They're all talking about it, saying you've embarrassed Mr. Hamilton and whatnot."
Daniel had actually traced the source, "Charlotte spread the news!"
Olivia instantly understood. "Looks like my earlier guess was right. This really is related to her!"
"What do you mean?" Daniel looked at her, puzzled.
Evelyn also looked confused.
Olivia had to briefly explain the situation.
Hearing that she might have been set up at the research institute, Evelyn was shocked, "Is this Zoey crazy?
Isn't she afraid that when it's discovered, her career will be ruined?
And Charlotte, that woman is used to being arrogant. She's already been taught a lesson; why hasn't she changed?"
Olivia's expression was cold, "If they want to destroy themselves, no one can stop them.
But don't let this slip, and especially don't let my parents know."
Both of them nodded, "We understand."
However, Daniel followed up with another question, "The rumors are already spreading like wildfire. How do you plan to handle this? Andrew has so much power in Harmony City; isn't he going to do anything?"
Although Charlotte spread this.
But anyone could see there was another layer of meaning.
They wanted to use slandering Olivia as a way to ruin things between the two of them.
Otherwise, they wouldn't keep attacking her relationship with Andrew.
Olivia really didn't know.
Andrew had contacted her today, but only asked if she was having fun with her parents.
He hadn't mentioned this at all.
Probably because he was afraid of affecting her mood.
But knowing his personality, he definitely wouldn't ignore it.
Daniel was about to say something more when Victoria came back with Bianca.
The three of them tacitly fell silent and stopped discussing the topic.
After dinner, because Olivia's parents were present, Daniel and Evelyn couldn't find a chance to continue talking.
So they didn't bring it up again.
When Olivia walked them out, she knew they were worried, so she reassured them, "Don't worry about my situation. I believe it will be resolved."
Daniel looked at Olivia, and after a few seconds, said, "If you need any help, contact me anytime."
"Okay."
After saying goodbye, Olivia went back inside.
It wasn't until Victoria took Bianca to bathe that Olivia called Andrew to ask about this.
Andrew's steady voice came through, saying, "I didn't want you to know, but I didn't expect it would still reach your ears."
Olivia frowned, "I'm afraid this is Charlotte's real purpose. She not only wants to frame me but also wants to ruin my reputation in the medical field."
Andrew comforted her, "Don't be afraid. I'm handling this. Who ends up with a ruined reputation is still uncertain."
The Ross family's dirty deeds were countless.
If they wanted to destroy themselves, no one could save them.
Hearing him say this, Olivia immediately felt at ease, "Then I won't worry about it. With you here, you can handle it for me."
Her words showed absolute trust in him.
She knew Andrew wouldn't let her be bullied for nothing.
Andrew's voice was pleased and tenderly indulgent, "Yes, I'm here!"
After discussing this, they chatted for a while before hanging up.
Andrew was still busy at the office.
Anna suddenly pushed the door open.
Naturally, she had also come about Olivia's situation.
As soon as she entered, she said to Andrew indignantly, "That Charlotte is really too arrogant. Olivia is being bullied like this. What are you going to do?
You must teach her a good lesson!"
Andrew looked at her with amusement, "It's so late, why aren't you home yet?"
Anna answered obediently, "I had already left, but realized I forgot something, so I came back to get it after dinner."
She pulled up a chair and sat down in front of his desk, continuing the previous topic.
She asked Andrew, "Back to the point, do you want me to step in and teach Charlotte a lesson?"
Andrew leaned back leisurely in his chair and replied, "No need for you. David has already gone to handle it."
Hearing this, Anna's angry mood was immediately soothed.
Others might not know David's methods, but she was very clear about them.
David always appeared kind but was ruthless in his actions.
If he were dealing with Charlotte, he definitely wouldn't go easy!
Anna was very satisfied with Andrew's arrangement, "Hurry up and resolve this. My parents are waiting to have dinner with Olivia's parents."
Andrew raised an eyebrow, "How do they know?"
Anna lifted her chin, looking proud, "Of course I told them!"
When he accompanied Olivia to pick up her parents, he ran into Anna getting off work.
After Anna learned the situation, she went home and told her parents.
Anna also revealed to him, "My parents have already prepared gifts. I reminded them!"
Her expression seeking praise made Andrew can't help but smile.
He didn't hold back his praise, "Yes, well done. I haven't doted on you for nothing! I'll let them know once I confirm the time!"
"Great!" Anna was very much looking forward to it.
After chatting for a while, Andrew saw it was getting late and decided to personally drive Anna home.
The next day, after Olivia got up, she received a call from Rodolfo.
He asked her to accompany him somewhere to visit an old friend.
Hearing his familiar tone, Olivia was a bit curious, "Which old friend of yours?"
Rodolfo's tone carried a hint of nostalgia, "It's Tomas Savage. He's currently working in Harmony City. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in many years.
I won't say more. Get ready, and we'll head out."
"Okay!"
Olivia did have some impression of the Tomas that Rodolfo mentioned.
That was also many years ago.
When she was very young, Tomas was working as an official in a first-tier city in the south.
At that time, they lived close by.
Every time he came to their house, he liked to bring her snacks and toys.
Because Olivia was smart, well-behaved, and adorably cute, he always wanted to take her home to be his daughter.
Later, Tomas's political achievements were too outstanding, and he was transferred. In the following years, his position kept rising, and their contact became much less frequent.
Now, Olivia also learned from Rodolfo that Tomas had become a very important figure in Harmony City.
Olivia originally thought Rodolfo was bringing her for a casual visit.
But when she saw Tomas, she was still shocked by his appearance.
Unlike before, when he was healthy and robust.
The current Tomas was very thin and weak.
His cheeks were sunken, his face pale.
He looked unhealthy.
Completely different from the burly image in Olivia's memory.
Standing beside Tomas was an elegant and graceful lady.
Olivia had some impression of her too.
She was Tomas's wife, named Margaret Savage.
"Mr. Savage, Mrs. Savage, long time no see." Olivia greeted them politely.
As soon as Tomas saw Olivia, he smiled happily, his face seeming to gain some color, "Olivia, we haven't seen each other in so many years. You've grown so much and turned out so beautiful.
I told you, this girl would definitely be a great beauty when she grew up.
Honey, look, if I had taken her home to be my daughter back then, how wonderful that would have been."
Perhaps because he spoke too much at once, as soon as he finished, Tomas covered his chest and started coughing violently.
Margaret anxiously stepped forward, patting his back, her tone reproachful, "Don't get so excited. Speak more quietly. The doctor said you need to rest well."
Rodolfo looked at the scene before him, his expression somewhat grave, and said to Olivia, "Let's sit down."
Olivia obediently helped pass over a glass of water.
Seeing this, Margaret looked at Olivia with softer eyes, "Thank you."
After a while, Tomas finally recovered.
Olivia's sharp eyes caught sight of blood stains on the handkerchief he held to his lips.
Rodolfo was also shocked and immediately asked, "What's going on with you?"
Margaret sighed and didn't hide anything, getting straight to the point, "Rodolfo, we're so close, so I won't beat around the bush.
I asked you here today mainly to have you help check his condition.
A few months ago, he was fine, but suddenly one day, he started coughing.
At first, we thought it was just a common cold.
But unexpectedly, medicine, injections, even visiting all the major hospitals for checkups, nothing could identify the problem.
We've tried every method.
But no matter what we do, it just won't get better, and it's getting worse.
Last week, he even coughed up blood!"