Chapter 236

Chapter 236

Olivia couldn't do what was asked of her, and she wouldn't.

Christopher couldn't help but materialize into human form and pull her into his arms, "Olivia, how could I be so cruel to you?"

Olivia looked him up and down, then slowly said, "If it were an ordinary request, I wouldn't refuse you if you asked me directly. But you didn't. You chose to use this method to trade conditions with me, which means you're hiding something from me."

She wasn't someone who understood nothing.

The fact that Christopher could think of such a method meant he had already made up his mind.

If that was the case, she wouldn't stand in his way.

Hearing this, Christopher buried his head in Olivia's neck, greedily breathing in her scent, his eyes showing reluctance, "Olivia, you're the only one in this world who truly understands me."

Olivia lifted her chin slightly, saying with some pride, "You're my person, after all."

"Yes, I'm your person."

A hint of a smile flashed in Christopher's eyes. Being completely accepted by her was the greatest honor of his life.

"The site."

Suddenly, a voice rang out. The smile on Olivia's face disappeared, and she pushed Christopher away.

She stared at Christopher, who had already transformed, and rolled her eyes in exasperation, "Parker, you know you're really annoying, right?"

Parker's expression changed, his words carrying deep resentment, "I haven't even said how disgusting you two are. I'm embarrassed just listening to this."

"You're just jealous—jealous that I have Christopher by my side. As for you, I heard from Mother that years ago you were rejected when you pursued someone, and in your humiliation you—"

"Olivia, shut up!"

With Parker's rage, a thunderous bolt of lightning struck toward Olivia. Olivia suppressed the darkness in her eyes and dodged to the side.

But Parker persisted, sending several more lightning bolts at Olivia. Clearly, she had hit a nerve, and he was venting all his pent-up anger on her.

Suddenly, Christopher's body shook violently. Olivia seized the opportunity and pinned him against the wall.

"Damn you, Olivia, I'm your—"

Before Parker could finish, the awakened Christopher interrupted him, "Olivia, are you okay? I'm sorry, I was too careless just now, which let Parker find an opening and take control."

As he spoke, his eyes stayed on Olivia, full of regret and self-hatred. If only he could drive Parker out of his body, his Olivia wouldn't be in constant danger.

Olivia let him down and shook her head, "I'm fine. Parker gradually recovering his abilities was bound to happen sooner or later. This isn't your fault."

"He shouldn't have attacked you!"

After saying this, Christopher's eyes filled with killing intent.

Parker, forcibly sealed within his body, heard this and sneered, "If you've got what it takes, kill me then."

"You won't have to wait long."

After saying this to Parker in his mind, Christopher withdrew from his spiritual awareness and focused his attention on Olivia. Seeing that she truly wasn't hurt, he finally relaxed.

Seeing how worried he was, Olivia took his hand and walked back, "Didn't you notice Parker has changed a bit?"

"I did."

Christopher held her hand tightly. Thinking about Parker's differences, he said, "He's become less violent. After cultivating himself in my body for so long and barely coming out, it seems he was affected by what you said that day."

Olivia gave him an affirming look and continued his thought, "That's right. My uncle is most afraid of death. After finally emerging after a thousand years, he definitely doesn't want to be used until he dies."

Parker inside his body heard this and couldn't help but snort twice, "Olivia, what do you know?"

Seeing that Parker inside Christopher was unusually quiet, Olivia knew she had guessed his thoughts correctly.

She smiled, deliberately adding, "So he's waiting—waiting for an opportunity to break free from Furman's control."

Parker's eyes flew open.

He couldn't help but consider the feasibility of this approach, completely unaware that Olivia had said this deliberately for him to hear.

When Christopher sensed no movement from Parker inside him, he quietly winked at Olivia.

Their understanding needed no words.

A meaningful look crossed Olivia's eyes, "Now we'll see what choice he makes."

If he could actively leave Christopher's body, things would be much easier for them.

As they approached where others were, Christopher transformed back into Snowy the dog. He saw Royal coming to discuss the details of tonight's plan with Olivia, while Renata had already rushed to Purgatory.

In Purgatory.

Hearing someone approach, Philly opened her eyes, "Has Olivia finally lost her patience?"

She laughed again, "Who's here?"

"It's me."

Renata appeared silently, landing not far away, facing Philly from a distance.

Seeing who it was, Philly's disappointment was visible, and the smile disappeared from her face, "Why is it you?"

Renata saw all the contempt and disdain in her eyes. Thinking about how Royal had nearly died at her hands, overwhelming hatred rose in her heart.

But the bigger picture mattered. She could only forcibly suppress the hatred in her heart, her face cold as snow on an iceberg, "To deliver a message, sending me is enough."

But even so, the killing intent she tried so hard to hide was still detected by Philly. She raised an eyebrow and walked toward her, "Renata, you really want to kill me?"

"Let me guess—is it for that useless brother of yours?" She spoke playfully, "But I heard that you two siblings didn't have a good relationship before. You helped him many times, even willing to be cursed with Master Furman's blood curse for him, but he treated you indifferently, summoning you at will. In the end, you're nothing but a slave to the Torres family."

Ice formed in Renata's eyes, sharp killing intent showing as she looked at Philly.

This reaction clearly showed Philly had struck a chord. Philly raised an eyebrow and continued, "In the future, when he's acknowledged by the Torres family, you can only continue to stay by his side, being a useless person. Are you really willing to keep being your brother's lapdog?"

Undeniably, every word Philly said made sense.

But that was the old Renata and Royal. The current Renata and Royal were completely different from before.

Thinking of this, Renata laughed mockingly, "You don't need to sow discord in front of me. I know better than you what kind of person Royal is. Whether the Torres family acknowledges me in the future doesn't matter. I'm under the Ancestor's command, and when the Ancestor returns to the palace, I'll at least be considered a contributor. Do you think I'll still need the Torres family's fake sympathy then?"

"Good, very good!"

Philly was convinced by these words. She couldn't help but applaud, though anger flashed in her eyes, "It seems choosing to betray Master Furman and join Olivia was the right choice for you after all?"