I’m Someone Else

Chapter 147

A while ago, he was just her driver who was agonizing over rent and medical bills, but now he was more powerful than she could imagine, and he spent his time doing things she had no idea about. Not even she was as busy as he was. What’s he going to do tomorrow? She wanted to ask, but he might dislike it, so she held her curiosity back.

Thomas went back to his bedroom and smoked by his window, wondering what Harrison wanted to talk about. He knew that Olivia was a sacrifice, and he was stopping that from happening. Once she finished the treatment, she would no longer be a sacrifice.

The fight with the Six Greatest Families was inevitable, but he didn’t care. He didn’t really care that they were doing some ritual that involved live sacrifices, but if that sacrifice was his friend, he would step in. If you guys just lay low and say nothing, then this will be over. But if you try anything, then I will find you and kill you, no matter who you are. He looked at the stars in the night sky, and he was once again reminded of Zachary.

“Ever thought about what we’re going to do after we retire from the military?”

“Nah. What do you want to do?”

“I’m going to open a supermarket right outside my home and keep my family safe.”

“Isn’t that boring?”

“Nope. Being with your family is the happiest thing in the world.”

Naturally, he was reminded of Dominic.

“You’re going to be stationed somewhere else tomorrow. What do you want to have tonight? It’s on me. We’re going to drink until we drop.”

“We’re soldiers. We can’t drink. That’s against the rules.”

“Fine. But once we both get back to Irieson, I’m going to treat you.”

“Take care of yourself, Dominic.”

“I will, Thomas.”

His comrades were now gone, and one of them was even shot dead by him. Tears streamed down his cheeks and fell to the ground. Thomas put out his cigarette, wiped his tears off, and went to the kitchen. It was time to make Olivia’s meds.

After breakfast, Thomas took Olivia to the office and watched her finish all the meds before he plopped down on the couch.

Olivia smiled sweetly. She loved that the man she liked was caring about her so much, and then she went to work. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

At nine-thirty, Thomas stood up and said goodbye, then he left the office. Olivia saw him off lovingly and only went back to work once he was gone.

Molly saw that, and she felt conflicted. She could feel Olivia’s love for Thomas, but she couldn’t give up just like that. If she didn’t try her best to date Thomas, she would regret it for life. But can I even go up against Olivia? She’s better-looking and more educated than I am, and she comes from a good family. Every time she considered the gap between her and Olivia, she would get a little depressed. She couldn’t even muster the courage to fight for love.

Thomas arrived at the hotel at ten o’clock. Harrison had been waiting, and the moment Thomas showed up, he welcomed him. He made sure he didn’t bring any bodyguards with him so they could warm up to each other a little faster.

They made their way to a private room, and a feast was served not too long after that. Harrison came prepared, it seemed. He poured a glass of wine for Thomas, and Thomas took it, then he looked at Harrison. “Get to the point.”

Harrison smiled bitterly, but he was used to Thomas’ straightforward attitude at this point. “You know who Olivia is, Mr. Clifford. I don’t want anything to happen to her, but I can’t do anything about it.”

Thomas took a sip of the wine. “What do you mean?”

“She doesn’t have much time left. In half a year’s time, she will be sacrificed to someone on the other side. I would like for you to hold it in…”

Oh, I get it now. So, the old git’s telling me not to have sex with Olivia. You underestimate me. I’m not the kind of man who thinks with his junk. Thomas had to say that Olivia was gorgeous. Any man would be attracted to her, and even Thomas was astonished by her beauty at times, but that didn’t mean he would do anything to her.

Thomas knew full well what Harrison was trying to say. He was worried that the Six Greatest Families would be furious if Olivia were to lose her innocence, and he nodded. “I know what to do.” He finished his wine and left.

“Mr. Clifford…” Harrison wanted him to stay a little longer but he had no idea what to say, so he could only watch as Thomas left. He wanted to close their gap with this meeting, but Thomas didn’t even want to talk to him.

Thomas went back to Keyshire Property after that, but Olivia and Molly weren’t around. They were in a meeting, it looked like. With Rafael helping them, Thomas wasn’t too worried. He sat on the couch and went through the newspaper while having his tea.

Noon came, and his phone rang. He picked it up. Oh, Zoe. “Hey, Zoe.”

“A-Are you free tonight, Thomas? I-I’d like to have dinner with you.” Zoe sounded a little sheepish. This was her first time asking a man out for dinner, and she was nervous.

“You need something?”

“Nothing. Just… I just want to thank you.”

Thomas looked surprised. What? Why? I told her avenging Dominic is my duty. He was my friend.