Chapter 257 Such a Good Mr. Hamilton, What a Pity to Let Him Go
Hearing this, Michael went online himself to check the current situation.
If both sides continued to fight, it wouldn't benefit either of them.
Moreover, Daniel seemed serious and wasn't holding back at all.
Not only did he clear Rodolfo's name, but he also dragged Michael into it, like he was deliberately shifting the trouble onto him.
As Michael read further, his face showed clear displeasure.
He was very curious—was this Olivia's idea, or Daniel's?
Olivia had really grown capable.
He had really underestimated her before. She could actually make so many men fall over themselves to back her up!
An inexplicable anger burned in Michael's heart, making him irritable.
Olivia had no idea Michael was badmouthing her again.
She also saw Daniel's ruthless move this time, but she didn't say anything.
After all, the Johnson Group was so shameless, dragging them into this repeatedly.
She didn't need to be polite with them either!
Evelyn held her tablet, scrolling through the online comments, clapping her hands in approval. "He's really something! Daniel's counterattack was just brilliant!"
During this time, Olivia had been staying at Maple Grove Villa to take care of Rodolfo, and Bianca came along too.
This left Evelyn alone over there, bored out of her mind.
Since she was free this weekend, she came over to visit Rodolfo and check on Bianca.
Now, the two of them sat on rocking chairs in the garden discussing the online celebration. Evelyn felt so satisfied!
Olivia felt the same way.
Plus, with Daniel stirring things up, the effect of Lyle's sob story was greatly reduced.
Yesterday there were quite a few comments online sympathizing with him, but today they had died down considerably.
Lyle's impact on Rodolfo's reputation wasn't that significant anymore.
"Alright, let's stop here. Let's not talk about them anymore," Olivia didn't want to discuss this further.
She was worried it would upset Rodolfo if he heard.
Evelyn understood what she meant and changed the subject.
She looked at Olivia suggestively and asked quietly, "Now that you're living here, have you been visiting Mr. Hamilton often? Have you two gotten any closer?"
She had a gossipy expression on her face, as if things were developing exactly as she hoped.
At her words, Olivia suddenly remembered that kiss.
She felt inexplicably guilty and quickly looked away, saying, "What are you imagining now? Even if we're close, it's because of Bianca's treatment. Don't always assume there's something between him and me.
Besides, Mr. Hamilton has already gone back to Harmony City."
"What?" Evelyn looked very surprised. "When? Why so suddenly?"
Her expression made it seem like the couple she was rooting for had already broken up.
Olivia found it amusing. She explained, "A couple days ago. It seems something happened with his grandfather."
Come to think of it, Olivia remembered that on the night Andrew left, he had messaged her back saying his grandfather was out of danger.
These past few days, with Rodolfo's situation flaring up again, Olivia had been too distracted to ask much, but when they had time, they still chatted a bit.
Olivia could tell Andrew was really busy.
But what exactly he was busy with, she had no idea.
Thinking about this, an indescribable feeling rose in her heart.
When Andrew was here before, this feeling wasn't so strong.
Now that he was gone, she realized they seemed to live in two different worlds, and she suddenly couldn't reach him.
Moreover, she knew nothing about anything in his life.
Olivia's expression became somewhat dazed.
Seeing her suddenly spacing out, Evelyn couldn't help asking, "Will Mr. Hamilton come back?"
Olivia snapped back to attention, blinked, and said, "He should come back, but the return date is uncertain."
Hearing this answer, Evelyn couldn't help getting anxious. "That uncertain? Does that mean he might not come back?"
At this point, Evelyn asked again, "Olivia, do you really have no feelings for Mr. Hamilton at all?"
Olivia didn't know how to answer that.
Evelyn said, "He's from Harmony City. Even if he comes to Emerald City, it's only a temporary stay. Sooner or later, he'll have to go back and live there permanently. When that time comes, you won't be able to see him whenever you want."
Olivia actually understood this point.
But she couldn't figure out what her heart really wanted.
Evelyn continued, "When I was chatting with Benjamin before, he mentioned that by the second half of this year at the latest, Mr. Hamilton will have to return to Harmony City to live there permanently and manage the family business.
When that happens, if you want to see each other again, it'll probably be very difficult. Don't you care at all?"
Olivia was stunned at these words.
She knew Andrew would go back to Harmony City eventually, but she really didn't know he'd be leaving in the second half of the year.
Just now, her heart already felt somewhat empty, and after hearing Evelyn's words, the feeling became even stranger.
It was like that feeling of missing a step, making her feel lost.
Olivia's expression was momentarily confused.
She didn't know what she was really feeling.
Evelyn observed her, trying to read her emotions.
She really felt that Andrew treated Olivia differently.
And when Olivia was going through the biggest crisis of her life, she received so much help from Andrew.
Spending so much time with someone like that, she must have developed some special feelings.
Especially recently, Evelyn could tell that when they were together, the atmosphere was clearly different!
But then, in a moment of inattention, Olivia let him slip away.
Letting such a great guy like Andrew go—what a waste!
Not to mention anything else, with Andrew's status and background, if she were with him, who in this world would dare bully her?
At least Michael, that bastard, wouldn't dare be so reckless anymore!
Evelyn couldn't help asking again, "Olivia, can you really accept having less contact with him in the future, not seeing him, and even gradually drifting apart?
After all, Mr. Hamilton will have his own career, and maybe his own family later.
With his status, if he goes back to Harmony City, you two probably won't have any connection anymore, right?"
She deliberately made it sound serious, leading Olivia's thoughts into a dead end.
This made Olivia's mood become somewhat chaotic, and for a moment she forgot to question whether there was anything wrong with what Evelyn said.
Seeing this, Evelyn still felt helpless, but didn't continue pressing her.
When it came to feelings, you had to take it step by step—you couldn't rush it.
She'd wait a bit longer. Maybe Olivia would figure it out eventually?
Evelyn stopped talking about Andrew and soon changed the subject.