s she dropped the bouquet of flowers in her trembling hand. Tear

atched Olivia's reaction, his

y as his stomach churned. His voice shook as he attempted to explain, reachi

leaded, his voice hoarse wit

the intensity of her crying. She managed to say in a choked whi

d backward, her eyes filled with distress. She screamed, h

He tried to grasp her arm, feeling desperate as his heart rac

ivia broke free from his grip and ran out of the

ng in his stomach. He was aware that he needed to chase after her and attempt to

ise of tires screeching broke the silence, accompanied

.

ng in his chest. In the faint glow of the street, he noticed Oliv

e realized he would never be able

e remained

ave no reason to refuse

feeling his anger seethe just below the surface. How could she be

filled the area, their flashing lights cutting through the darkness of the night. He noticed Olivia's crum

ushed aside the barricades, his thoughts filled with fear and d

eatest worries were confirmed. Olivia remained still i

ins, letting out a cry of pain as his heart shattered at

the smoldering anger he harbored towards Katherine, who

must not focus on rage or accusation. He needed to concentrate on moving a

except to wed Katherine. She had clearly indicated that if he didn

ll lingers in his mind. The only thing stopping him from disow

.

k. I thought you'd vanishe

in conversation. He had no desire to interact with his s

e called his two son

?" Damon asked as he sat

ny is in a critical situation, his voice showing deep remorse." "We are on the brink of going bankrupt,

Alexander couldn't resist rolling his e

added, his voice serious. One of you is requir

f their father's announcement, leading to a heavy silence in the room. Neither of the

," Alexander s

to his stepbrother's rejection, un

ith a sense of acceptance in his voice. He q

son" Theodo