Chapter 275 Give Bianca to Him, Let's See How He Handles It
As she spoke, she started feeling sorry for Olivia again. She hugged her and comforted her, saying, "It's okay, Olivia. There are plenty of men in this world.
Worst case, I'll introduce you to other handsome guys. Let me tell you, my brother has a friend who's also the gentle and caring type..."
Seeing that she was really about to start introducing someone, Olivia couldn't take it anymore and quickly stopped her. "Just give it a rest! I don't want to date anyone right now!"
After saying that, she pushed away Evelyn, who was still taking advantage of her, "Get up already. Yara left us breakfast, and I still have work later!"
"Okay! Coming!" Knowing she'd just messed up, Evelyn didn't dare make a fuss and obediently went to wash up and eat.
After breakfast, Olivia tidied up and headed to the research institute.
Meanwhile, Benjamin woke up from his hangover and was a bit surprised to suddenly see Andrew. "Andrew, what are you doing here?"
Andrew looked at him with an indifferent expression. "What do you think?
You went off the grid, disappeared. I thought someone as grown as you might do something stupid."
Hearing this, Benjamin fell silent and didn't argue back.
Because for a moment back then, he really did have such thoughts.
After being deceived for so many years, suddenly learning the whole truth, having all his previous beliefs overturned—how could he not be affected?
And it was done by his closest family member.
But in the end, reason won out.
He just ended up getting drunk at a bar.
Thinking back to what happened, Benjamin took a deep breath and said, "I'm fine. After that drinking session, my head cleared up. I've accepted everything.
Thanks for bringing me back last night."
But Andrew said, "Don't thank me. If you're going to thank anyone, thank Olivia and Ms. Thomas."
"Huh? What do they have to do with it?" Benjamin had been completely out of it last night, with no memory of Olivia and Evelyn at all.
Hearing Andrew's words now, he was confused.
Andrew told him, "You were drunk last night. They ran into you at the bar and took care of you all night."
Benjamin looked even more surprised. "What a coincidence!"
Andrew snorted. "Yeah, quite a coincidence. If it weren't for them, who knows who would've picked you up."
Benjamin awkwardly rubbed his nose and said, "Got it. I'll thank them properly."
But Andrew didn't pick up on that topic. He said, "Put the thanks aside for now. I'm asking you—what are you planning to do?"
Bringing up this matter again, Benjamin's expression became somewhat lost.
Andrew said bluntly, "Are you coming back to Harmony City with me to settle all the scores?
Or are you staying in Emerald City, living a peaceful life, and cutting ties with the Whites?"
He told Benjamin, "Whatever you choose, I'll support you!"
Benjamin remained silent, seemingly seriously considering this matter.
Andrew knew this wasn't something Benjamin could easily decide, so he didn't rush him.
In the quiet room, only the sound of the clock's hands moving could be heard.
After a long while, Benjamin finally looked up. His eyes were tinged with red, but his voice was incredibly firm as he said, "Andrew, I want the entire White family!
I want to be the head of the White family!
I want those people to pay!"
Hearing this, Andrew wasn't surprised. He only asked, "Are you sure? If you go back, you'll be facing a bloodbath."
Benjamin smiled.
But that smile was ice-cold, and his tone carried a hint of ruthlessness. "My mother died with injustice, and the villains are still living carefree. Even if it's a bloodbath, they deserve it, don't they?"
Looking at Benjamin's determined expression, Andrew believed that Benjamin was serious about his decision. "You can go back, but you have to listen to me. First, any plans must be discussed with me.
Second, you're not allowed to do anything that would destroy yourself or put you beyond redemption.
If you agree, we'll go back, and I'll help you.
If you don't agree, I'd rather you stay in Emerald City and live a peaceful life."
Hearing this, Benjamin's eyes showed emotion.
He knew that if Andrew didn't truly care about him, he wouldn't say such things.
He realized that in this world, only Andrew's kindness toward him was truly pure.
He didn't want anything from him, nor did he expect him to do anything in return.
Andrew truly treated him as a friend.
Benjamin smiled with relief, raised his head, and agreed, "I'll listen to you!"
"Okay." Andrew nodded, then instructed, "Then in the next few days, wrap up your affairs in Emerald City, handle the work handover, and come back to Harmony City with me when you're done."
Benjamin wiped his face and said without hesitation, "Alright, I'll submit my resignation this afternoon and do the handover..."
Andrew had no objections.
At noon, after the two ate, Benjamin went to the school.
Andrew also went to the military district to handle some matters.
When Olivia arrived at the research institute, she found that she couldn't fully focus on work. Her mind kept wandering.
She was thinking about what Andrew said—that he wanted to arrange another time to talk with her in detail.
She wondered when that would be.
She hadn't forgotten about it.
But two days passed without any word from the man.
Until the third evening.
Olivia went to pick up Bianca from school and ran into Benjamin.
Benjamin's face showed none of the dejection from his drinking binge. He looked cheerful as usual and invited Olivia. "Dr. Smith, let's have dinner together tonight? Bring Ms. Thomas too.
I heard from Andrew about what happened at the bar. I really need to thank you both properly."
Olivia waved her hand and smiled. "It was nothing. But Mr. White, don't bottle things up. Drinking hurts your health. If there's anything we can help with, just ask. If we can be of use, we'll help."
Benjamin smiled and said, "Sure, if I need help, I won't be shy about asking. But we must have this meal, and I also want to say goodbye."
Hearing the last part, Olivia's eyes showed some surprise. "Goodbye? Mr. White, where are you going?"
Benjamin told her frankly, "I've already resigned from the school here. Once I finish the handover, I'll go back to Harmony City with Andrew.
We're friends after all. Let's have a farewell dinner. You won't refuse, will you, Dr. Smith? I've already made a reservation."
Hearing this, Olivia felt dazed.
She didn't expect Benjamin to be leaving too.
Since he'd already said this much, Olivia wouldn't refuse.
She said, "Alright then, let's go. I'll let Evelyn know."
"Great!" Benjamin said with a smile. "See you at the restaurant..."
Olivia nodded, then realized Benjamin hadn't told her the address yet.
Just as she was about to ask, Bianca in her arms suddenly got excited, waving toward the front and happily calling out, "Daddy!"
Hearing this, Olivia instinctively looked up and saw a car stopping not far away, with Andrew's tall legs stepping out.
Hearing Bianca's voice, the corners of his mouth lifted in a gentle smile. "Bianca."
He greeted Bianca. As soon as he approached, Bianca couldn't wait to get down from Olivia's arms. Extremely excited, her little body rushed over.
Andrew caught her steadily, held her in his arms, and asked, "Did you miss me?"
Bianca got even more excited, nodding her little head vigorously. "Yes!"
Then she started acting cute and complaining, "Daddy, why did you just come back? I couldn't see you. Mommy said you went far away and wouldn't be back for a long time."
Hearing this, Olivia finally snapped back to reality, her heart trembling.
First there was Evelyn, who couldn't keep anything secret, and now Bianca was tattling.
The lies she'd carefully woven were now completely exposed by Andrew's appearance.
Olivia felt devastated.
When Andrew went back to Harmony City, she'd have to rack her brains for excuses again!
But when Andrew heard this, he raised his eyebrows and instinctively glanced at Olivia standing there.
That look, though saying nothing, seemed to say everything.
Olivia's head ached. She felt devastated and couldn't help feeling a bit angry.
If he kept getting close like this, could she still happily back out?
On the way to the restaurant, Bianca clung to Andrew and wouldn't get down.
Finally seeing Andrew after so long, Bianca kept being clingy. The usually quiet child now had endless things to say.
Andrew patiently chatted with her, intentionally or unintentionally drawing information from Bianca.
From Bianca, he learned that during this time, Olivia had been deliberately hinting to Bianca that he'd gone far away and would have a hard time coming back.
It was like she was trying to push him out of their lives.
Andrew's gaze deepened as he stared at Olivia's profile.
Olivia looked out the car window, pretending not to hear.
She didn't really want to talk. She just felt especially tired, with a bit of sulking she hadn't noticed herself.
In the end, she just blamed Andrew.
It was all his fault!
Making her so troubled now.
Bianca was becoming impossible to manage too, still actively chattering away.
If she couldn't handle this later, she'd just pack Bianca up and throw her to Harmony City to see how he'd deal with it!
Andrew quietly watched the changes in Olivia's expression with interest.
Having known her for so long, this was the first time he'd seen her throw a little tantrum at him.
However, what Bianca said was also worth pondering.
Because he finally confirmed that Olivia had indeed been deliberately distancing herself from him recently.
He naturally wouldn't allow this situation!
Andrew was about to say something when the car stopped.
They'd arrived at the restaurant.
Olivia immediately went to open the car door, wanting to escape first.
Andrew saw this but didn't stop her. His deep voice drifted from behind Olivia. "Olivia, let's have a good talk tonight. And also, explain this thing about me going far away for a year and not coming back, hmm?"