"Understood, sir," Camilla affirmed, leaving the hotel room to check Ana's actions concerning Olivia.
Meanwhile, Olivia stood before the bathroom mirror, clutching the sink tightly.
Ana had urged her to accompany Tyler on a business trip. In the past, Olivia would have acquiesced without hesitation, but this time, she was unwilling.
When she attempted to decline, Ana resorted to threatening Jacob's job, knowing they had a history together.
Although Olivia had moved on from Jacob, she hesitated to jeopardize his future. Consequently, she refrained from opposing Ana, fearing potential repercussions.
This reluctance led her to join the trip, despite her reluctance.
Caught in a dilemma, Olivia struggled to devise a solution. She knew she shouldn't let Ana control her but felt powerless.
Could she risk antagonizing Ana?
Taking a deep breath, Olivia felt defeated.
Clearly, that wasn't an option.
Noticing the silence from the bathroom, Tyler glanced in that direction as he waited in the room.
"Do you need help?" he asked.
Hearing him, Olivia realized she had been in the bathroom for too long. With a sigh, she released her grip on the sink and emerged, composing herself.
Tyler observed her as she stepped out, noting her pale face.
*
As Tyler stepped outside, Camilla, having just ended a call, turned her attention to him. "Sir," she called out.
"What did you discover?" Tyler asked.
"I spoke with a maid at your family's residence. She mentioned a man named Jacob," Camilla recounted, slowing her pace. "It seems your mother discovered Mrs. Harris' past relationship with him, forcing her to accompany us."
Tyler had suspected as much. Few things could sway Olivia, and Jacob was one of them.
Yet, he was surprised by Jacob's lingering influence, given their long-ended relationship. A hint of cynicism crept onto his face.
"You may leave," he instructed Camilla.
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