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Chapter 253: After the Storm
Chapter 253: After the Storm
(Third person’s POV)
Richard Winters had finally agreed to their rtionship. At longst, Olivia Winters and Connor Rivers could be together openly without any family opposition.
One Friday afternoon, Connor came to pick up Olivia for dinner at Moow Legal Services. The autumn sun cast golden light through the office windows as Olivia gathered her files.
“Ready to go?” Connor asked, his voice warm with affection.
Olivia smiled and nodded. “Just let me grab my coat.”
Emma Thompson looked up from her desk with a bright expression. “If you’re looking for a good restaurant, there’s this amazing Thai ce near thew firm.”
Her eyes lit up with enthusiasm. “The food there is absolutely incredible. The pad thai is to die for, and their green curry is perfectly spiced.”
Connor raised an eyebrow with interest. “Thai food sounds perfect. What do you think, Liv?”
Olivia’s stomach rumbled softly. “I’m definitely in the mood for something vorful. Let’s try
it.”
Emma beamed with satisfaction. “You won’t regret it. It’s called Golden Lotus Thai Kitchen, just two blocks down from here.”
They headed to the restaurant, walking hand in hand through the bustling Harbor City streets. The evening air carried the scent of autumn leaves and distant cooking aromas.
The restaurant was packed with customers, the Friday night crowd creating a lively atmosphere. Warm yellow lights illuminated red tablecloths and traditional Thai decorations adorning the walls.
As they entered, a young waitress with a friendly smile greeted them. “Wee! Table for
two?”
Olivia confirmed with a nod. “Yes, please.”
The waitress gestured them forward, scanning the busy dining room. “I’m sorry, we don’t have any private rooms avable tonight, but I have a lovely table by the window.”
She led them to a corner table withrge windows overlooking the street. The sounds of
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As they were seated, Olivia nced at Connor with a slightly apologetic expression. “It’s a bit noisy in here. Do you mind the atmosphere?”
Connor smiled warmly, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “Not at all, Liv. I wouldn’t mind if you took me to a roadside food stall.”
Olivia chuckled, her mood lightening. “You said it. Next time we’re definitely hitting a roadside
stall then.”
He leaned back in his chair with amusement. “Alright. I’ll hold you <i>to </i>that promise.”
Olivia started browsing the menu on her phone, scrolling through colorful photos of Thai dishes. The spicy aromas from nearby tables made her mouth water.
As she was deciding between different curry options, a familiar voice interrupted their peaceful moment. “Alpha Connor, is that really you!”
Olivia looked up and saw a woman in a crisp white shirt and ck pencil skirt approaching their table. The woman’s smile seemed overly bright as she greeted Connor with obvious enthusiasm.
“Alpha Connor, what a coincidence! My colleagues and I are dining here as well.” The
woman’s voice carried a tone of forced casualness.
Connor merely nodded in acknowledgment, offering no further response. His expression remained politely neutral but distant.
Connor turned to Olivia with a formal tone. “Liv, this is Victoria Hartwell, the director of our
Olivia nodded politely. “Hello, Ms. Hartwell.”
Then Connor introduced her to Victoria with unmistakable pride in his voice. “This is my mate, Olivia Winters.”
Victoria’s bright smile faltered noticeably. Her tone became subdued and slightly strained. “Oh, I see.”
Victoria scrutinized Olivia with calcting eyes, a sh of disdain flickering across her features. She thought that Olivia was just another pretty face, relying on her looks to bewitch Alpha Connor.
A typical trophy mate that powerful wolves liked to show off, Victoria mused internally. However, an Alpha like Connor Rivers deserved so much better than a mere ornament.
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Olivia noticed Victoria’s barely concealed disdain immediately. Her eyes turned cold as ice. “Ms. Hartwell, is there anything else you need?”
Victoria felt inwardly annoyed by Olivia’s direct challenge. ‘It’s none of your business,‘ she thought bitterly. ‘I’m greeting Alpha Connor, what’s it to you?‘
Though she harbored these hostile thoughts, Victoria didn’t dare show her true feelings, especially with Connor present. His authoritymanded respect even in casual settings.
Forcing another artificial smile, she addressed Connor directly. “Alpha Connor, then I won’t disturb you any further. Goodbye.”
Connor responded with a curt “Mm,” his attention already returning to Olivia.
As Victoria turned away, her fake smile vanishedpletely. In her mind, she cursed Olivia viciously, thinking that she was just showing off and would be abandoned by Alpha Connor sooner orter.
After Victoria left, Connor sensed a subtle shift in Olivia’s mood. “What’s wrong, Liv?”
Olivia’s voice carried a note of irritation. “That woman seemed to have some inexplicable hostility towards me.”
Connor frowned, not having noticed the subtle expressions due to hisck of attention to Victoria during the brief interaction.
Olivia said coolly, herwyer instincts sharp. “The way she looked at me was definitely unfriendly.”
She nced at Connor with a teasing smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Another one of your admirers?”
Connor looked genuinely confused. “What do you mean?”
“It’s obvious she’s interested in you, Connor.” Olivia’s tone carried a hint of possessiveness.
Connor frowned, exining earnestly. “She was just transferred from a subsidiarypanyst month. I’ve only spoken to her about pack business matters.”
Olivia remained unconvinced, her expression skeptical. “Let’s just eat.”
A few dayster, Cassandra Evans‘ second trial took ce at the Harbor City courthouse. As expected by legal experts, the original verdict was upheld without modification.
Cassandra was officially sentenced to imprisonment, her fate finally sealed. The courtroom buzzed with whispered conversations as the judge’s gavel fell with finality.
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That evening<i>, </i>Olivia and her colleagues decided to go to Nightshade Bar to rx after the stressful week. The popr supernatural nightlife venue promised good drinks and
entertainment.
As they walked through the bar’s corridors toward their reserved room, fate intervened unexpectedly. They ran into Ethan Grey in the most unlikely circumstances.
As Olivia and her colleagues passed a private room, the door opened suddenly. Ethan emerged dressed in a standard bar uniform, carrying a tray of drinks to serve a middle–aged woman inside.
It had been nearly two months since Olivia hadst seen Ethan. He had finally stopped harassing her through their severed mate bond, giving her peace atst.
Their eyes met across the hallway, and Ethan’s face wentpletely pale. His hands trembled slightly as he gripped the drink tray.
Olivia showed no visible reaction to the encounter. She calmly looked away and walked past the room with her colleagues, as if she had seen nothing at all.
They had reserved arge suite with multiple entertainment areas. The space included a karaoke room, chess room, billiard room, andfortable dining area for their group.
While Emma Thompson and Jade Mitchell enthusiastically sang popr songs in the karaoke room, Olivia felt uninterested in joining them. She satfortably on the plush sofa, eating fresh fruit and listening to her friends‘ cheerful voices.
Reba Frost settled beside her, absorbed in ying Candy Crush on her phone. The colorful game provided a rxing distraction from the week’s stress.
In the adjacent chess room, Adrian Sinir, Derek Sullivan, Rachel, and another newwyer from their firm yed an intense game of mahjong. The clicking of tiles and asional exmations filled the air.
During their game, Derek Sullivan leaned toward Adrian with a gossipy expression. “Did you get her yet?”
Derek remained unaware of Olivia and Connor’s recent reconciliation. His curiosity about Adrian’s pursuit of Olivia burned brightly in his eyes.
Rachel perked up her ears immediately, eager to hear thetest romantic gossip circting through their legal circles.
Adrian continued studying his mahjong tiles without looking up. He pretended not to understand Derek’s obvious question. “What are you talking about?”
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“Don’t y dumb with me, Adrian.” Derek raised his eyebrows with knowing amusement. “I’m asking if you finally got together with Lawyer Winters.”
Adrian remained focused on the game, his expression carefully neutral. “Why ask so much about other people’s business?”
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