Chapter 529
“Thank you.”
Olivia moved her wrist. “It’s beautiful.”
“Good to know you like it.”
Looking at the cinnabar on her wrist, she suddenly asked, “Why did you think to give me a cinnabar amulet?”
Xavier lifted his head and looked at her. “I’ve been worried about Jenson and the earthquake incident you encountered in Solaria City. Although it may sound a little superstitious, what if something happened to you?
“Those were coincidences, but it’s good to have an amulet to protect me.”
“Oh, right.” Xavier suddenly frowned. “Do you remember that man you met at the exhibition?”
She was a little confused. “That man? Who?”
“It’s…” Xavier patted his head, thought for a moment, and said, “The man you met when you were at the exhibition suddenly appeared and chased after you. I met him again the night you were drunk.”
Olivia finally realized he was talking about John.
Panic struck her, and she instinctively balled her fists, tangling her clothes.
“Oh?”
“You know what? He tried to stop me and asked me to hand you over to him, but I don’t know him, and I’m not sure you do. So, I did not.”
Then, Xavier sighed. “Fortunately, I called Fred. Otherwise, that man is too difficult to get rid of.”
“You did the right thing.”
“Pheebs, do you know him? He is not your ex-husband, is he?”
Hearing the word ‘ex-husband’ made Olivia feel so nervous that she forgot to breathe.
She pursed her lips and looked at the water. “No, I don’t know him.”
Fortunately, he did not notice anything unusual about her. Still, he warned her with concern.” That’s alright, but you must be careful because I think he’s stalking you.”
“Maybe it’s just a coincidence.”
“I’m afraid it’s not. Should I call the police?”
“Don’t.”
Olivia stopped him immediately.
Although he had said those things in Solaria City, Olivia did not believe all of it.
“Pheebs?”
After Xavier called her several times, Olivia snapped out of her thought and moved the bowl toward her.
“Pheebs, why are you so distraught? Are you worried this guy will hurt you? I can get someone to protect you.”
“It’s alright.”
Olivia forced a smile. “I’m fine. I didn’t expect so much to happen to me while I was drunk.”
“Okay. Have some of the dishes.”
Xavier pointed at the dishes on the table. “Look. Beef carpaccio, aglio olio, grilled meat, braised prawns, mushroom soup, garlic bread, and vegetable stew. I guessed they were your favorites.”
Olivia noticed that the dishes on the table were her favorites.
Xavier smiled upon seeing her startled expression. “I asked before I ordered.”
Olivia enjoyed the food because she did not want to disappoint Xavier.
He squinted his narrow eyes and seemed to see through everything.
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