Chapter 311 Like You Very Much
After they agreed, they parted ways at the entrance.
David came over and opened the rear door.
Andrew got in with Olivia, and the two finally had a chance to talk.
Olivia looked apologetic as she gazed at Andrew's delicate features.
Anyone could tell he had rushed back—there was a trace of weariness in his expression.
She felt a bit sorry for him and said, "I'm sorry. You just got back, and now you have to deal with this."
Andrew gently held her hand and said, "Why apologize? Isn't this what I should do?"
He didn't like how she always drew such clear lines between them.
Olivia shook her head and said, "But after tonight's scene, everyone knows about our relationship."
From now on, no matter how much others respected Andrew, they would definitely gossip about him behind his back, criticizing him with all sorts of nasty words.
This was what Olivia had always wanted to avoid.
Even though Andrew didn't care, she still felt bad about it.
Their relationship had been exposed to everyone so early.
Besides, Andrew had only recently refused the arranged marriage, and his family was probably still dealing with that matter.
Now that their relationship was public, Andrew's family elders would definitely question him about it.
They might even try to interfere.
This was also why she had initially tried to stop Evelyn from making a big scene.
Andrew had been so busy lately—she didn't want to add more trouble and distract him.
But it happened anyway.
Olivia sighed, her voice helpless as she said, "I'm sorry, it seems I've caused you quite a bit of trouble."
Hearing this, Andrew's eyes darkened slightly.
He lifted Olivia's chin, making her look directly at him, and asked, "What, are you having regrets?"
Olivia's expression froze for a moment. Not catching on, she instinctively asked, "Regret what?"
Andrew's tone was heavy as he said, "Do you regret being with me?"
Hearing this, Olivia didn't even think before shaking her head in denial. "Of course not! I don't regret it. How could I regret it?"
She had finally gotten together with him. It was her courage that had made her pursue this feeling again.
Olivia wouldn't give up easily.
Hearing this answer, Andrew finally felt somewhat satisfied. He continued, "Then what does it matter if others know about our relationship? Am I such an embarrassing boyfriend?"
Olivia came to her senses and finally understood what Andrew meant.
She found it a bit funny and said, "How could that be? You've got it backwards! Right now, people think I'm not good enough for you!
I originally thought that since our relationship is between the two of us, we could wait until things were more stable before telling your family.
Then, if they had any objections, I would work hard to overcome them.
As for whether others know or not, that doesn't matter to me at all.
I just didn't expect to be targeted tonight and have our relationship exposed this way.
Originally, those rumors wouldn't have involved you."
Now his reputation was tainted, all because she had dragged him into it.
Thinking about this, Olivia felt guilty again.
After hearing her explanation, Andrew's slightly furrowed brow finally relaxed, and his eyes grew even deeper.
He looked at the woman before him and said unhurriedly, "Olivia, I think you've got something wrong..."
"Hmm? What?" Olivia looked at him puzzled.
Andrew silently pressed the button to raise the privacy screen, then reached out and pulled her onto his lap.
Olivia hadn't expected him to do this. She let out a small cry and instinctively grabbed his shoulders to steady herself.
After stabilizing herself, she felt this position was a bit too intimate.
Her ears involuntarily turned red, but she tried to keep her composure as she asked him, "What... what's wrong?"
Andrew looked at her like this and thought she was especially adorable, more so than ever before.
He said, "Nothing much, I just want to tell you a few things.
First, I don't care if everyone knows about our relationship.
On the contrary, even without tonight's incident, I would have made it public sooner or later.
I want everyone to know that my heart already belongs to someone.
Second, those people are short-sighted and don't know how wonderful you are, so they gossip. But I don't care about any of that.
Because I know how excellent you are, Olivia.
In the future, those people will also realize how good my judgment is!
Lastly, as for my family, you don't need to overcome anything.
You're going to be with me, live with me. You only need to care about me. As for everything else, I'll handle it.
Even if they're unwilling to accept it, I have ways to convince them to accept and even like you!"
With that, Andrew held her close, restraining her in his arms with a dominant posture.
His tone was serious and earnest as he said, "Olivia, listen carefully. In this lifetime, don't let yourself suffer any grievances, including from me.
As for the outside world, we can't control what people say. But if anyone makes you suffer, especially something like tonight, I hope you'll fight back fiercely without holding back.
No matter what the consequences are, I'll have your back. Even if you cause trouble, I'll clean it up for you. Do you hear me?"
Of course Olivia heard him, which is why her nose suddenly felt inexplicably sour.
This was the first time in her life someone had said such things to her.
Back in Emerald City, she had always been cautious about everything, always thinking ahead about consequences.
During those years with the Johnson family, she was even more afraid of saying the wrong thing and embarrassing them.
Habits formed over time were hard to break.
Later on, even when she accidentally got into conflicts with others, even if it wasn't her fault, she still worried about offending people.
Because no one would stand up for her.
But now, someone was telling her to act freely, without any concerns.
Olivia didn't know how to describe how she felt at this moment.
She buried her head in his shoulder, her whole body softening as she asked him, "What about the Pena family? I heard they're a prominent family in Harmony City..."
Andrew held her waist, his tone casual as he replied, "They're nothing special. At least, I don't take them seriously.
Besides, since they bullied you, they should be the ones worried about how to make up for tonight."
Hearing his dismissive tone, Olivia couldn't help but sniffle and laugh softly. "Looks like I underestimated your influence in Harmony City."
Seeing her smile, Andrew's tone also carried some warmth as he said, "Now you know how capable I am?"
Olivia nodded. "Yes, I know now."
She had taken his words to heart.
From now on, she would try to change and not be so timid anymore.
Andrew cupped Olivia's face and asked her, "So if something happens again in the future, will you still hide it?"
Olivia blinked and said obediently, "I won't hide it anymore. From now on, no matter what happens, I'll tell you."
Seeing her so compliant, Andrew's heart melted.
Moreover, because of the emotional turmoil earlier, her eyes were still a bit red, making her look pitiful and heart-tugging.
Andrew's Adam's apple bobbed, and when he spoke again, his voice carried a deeper tone. "I regret saying that earlier."
Olivia didn't understand what he meant and instinctively responded, "What did you say?"
Andrew said, "About letting everyone see you—I regret it.
I don't want others to see you. All your good qualities, it's enough that I alone know them."
These words, almost like a confession, made Olivia's cheeks flush red.
She said in a low voice, "I'm not really a high-profile person anyway, and I have no interest in showing myself off to others. From now on, I'll only show you."
These words immediately pleased him. Andrew's handsome features were tinged with delight.
They had just gotten together and had been apart for two days. Now with such a good atmosphere, seeing her so soft and compliant, Andrew's cool eyes naturally took on a hint of desire.
His slender fingers unconsciously caressed the back of her head. With his other hand, he casually removed his glasses, then held her back and let a deep kiss fall.
Olivia didn't resist his closeness at all. The moment the man kissed her, she instinctively clutched his shoulders and closed her eyes.
The car was small, and even with the air conditioning on, the temperature gradually rose with their intimacy.
Olivia could clearly feel her heart racing.
This was their second kiss, and she still didn't really know how to breathe, leaving her face flushed.
Andrew noticed and couldn't help but pull back a little, chuckling softly as he reminded her, "Open your mouth."
Olivia's eyes trembled. Both shy and embarrassed, she could only comply, taking small breaths.
Her lips were a deep red from being kissed, and her beautiful almond eyes were now tinged with moisture, looking at him wetly.
The coolness around Andrew had completely melted away. His whole being now exuded a quality that was both sensual and sexy.
That raspy voice of his was enough to make her heart melt.
The sexual tension radiating from him made her back tingle.
Olivia had never imagined that someone as cool and detached as a monk, once in a relationship, could be so affectionate.
Thinking about how such a person was actively approaching her, giving her tolerance, understanding, and a sense of security, Olivia felt like the space in her heart was completely filled by him.
She stared at the man's handsome features and unconsciously clutched his clothes. As if under a spell, she slowly moved closer to him.
Their foreheads touched, and she murmured to him, "Andrew, I like you. I like you very much."
This was the first time she had been so direct in expressing her feelings to him.
Her emotions had always been reserved and silent.
Even though Andrew knew she had feelings for him, he had only confirmed it through small details and his own precise understanding of people's psychology.
This was the first time he heard her say she liked him.
He was slightly stunned for two seconds, then a dark current surged in the depths of his deep blue eyes.
"Yes, I know." The moment the words fell, the man sealed her rosy lips again.
This time, it wasn't like before—just a gentle, flowing kiss.
Olivia felt it was an exploratory conquest, like burning flames that completely consumed her.