Chapter 2 Thomas Lee got excited instantly : " Olivia , once you've agreed , there's no going back ! I'll make arrangements right away ! " Olivia lowered her gaze : " I won't go back on my word . " This figure skating competition was in Vancouver , a slow - paced city . Olivia planned to settle there after the competition . So she went to the emigration office to apply for residency . The process would take a month , so she bought a plane ticket for a month later . Meanwhile , social media pushed a notification about Alexander's latest update . Lit was the humiliating photo taken when she'd been insulted that night , set in stark contrast to Victoria's glamorous , flawless shots . Olivia stared at the screen for a long time , suddenly recalling how Alexander had favored her like that at first . Only his favor came twisted . He'd drive away her bullies while hurling abuse at her ; claim her as his possession while turning her into a despised doormat ; share his innermost thoughts while guarding against her and her mother . 09 170 Chapter 2 200 ( ouchers Back when Olivia was eighteen , she naively thought Alexander was just an immature boy needing love's redemption . Until Victoria returned home , and Alexander drunkenly confessed : " Victoria , I've missed you so much . " Only then did she realize his hot - and - cold behavior stemmed from seeing . her as Victoria's replacement . From that moment , every spark of tenderness she'd felt - every time that red - eyed boy shared his secrets - turned to ash . Olivia blankly blocked them and casually hailed a cab to head back to the villa and pack her things . The moment she entered , she saw Alexander glowering in the living room . He slapped a check before be This book had been added on your bookshelf . " Ten million . Compensation for you and your mom . " " I'll announce publicly your mom's suicide was due to depression- nothing to do with Noble Family Estate . Hearing this , Olivia laughed bitterly . What was this ? Hush money for murderers ? She shredded the check without hesitation and turned toward the stairs . Alexander suddenly grabbed her wrist . " Olivia , how dare you throw tantrums after hurting Victoria so badly ? Or is ten million not enough ? " Chapter 2 He flung a wad of cash at her face , voice dripping scorn : " the Sinclair family has endless money . But marrying me ? Don't even dream it ! " Olivia's cheek burned from the impact , yet she calmly met his furious eyes : " Alexander , I've never wanted to marry you . My mother never wanted your father William either . " Duchers Seeing her stonewall him , Alexander laughed in rage . " Olivia , you think your mom's death means I've lost leverage ? Mark my words - you'll regret this ! " He stormed out , slamming the door . Next morning , reporters swarmed Olivia the instant she stepped out . " Miss Olivia , is it true your mother stole someone's husband ? " " Miss Olivia , Alexander claims you sabotaged his engagement to Victoria . Any response ? " " Miss Olivia , did your mother kill herself from shame after being caught cheating in bed ? " Venomous , icy questions threatened to rupture her eardrums . Olivia snapped back to reality instantly . Regardless of whether her mother was alive or dead , she remained Olivia's weak spot . To keep controlling her , Alexander dared to smear the reputation of the deceased ! Chapter 2 IT 28 ( Olivia quickly shook off the reporters and rushed to the nearest police station , but no officer would take her case . As vicious rumors about her mother spread , Olivia dialed Alexander's number . Thirty minutes later , she reappeared at the bar . Strobe lights illuminated the writhing crowd on the dance floor , epitomizing pure decadence . Alexander lounged at the center spot , eyeing her lazily : " Two choices : keep being my doormat , or I'll make sure your mother can't rest even in hell ! " Olivia felt an invisible hand clawing at her heart . But she couldn't afford to confront Alexander yet - she needed to escape ! Biting her inner cheek , she nodded humiliatingly , " I'll keep obeying you . But please keep your promise and retract the rumors . " Alexander's smile didn't reach his eyes : " Prove your sincerity then . " " Kneel before Victoria and apologize publicly Do that , and I'll spare you this once . " Fingernails digging into her palms , Olivia numbly walked toward Victoria . With a thud , she knelt , voice trembling : " Sorry ... I shouldn't have worn matching outfits , stolen your spotlight , or made you cry for days . Please forgive me . "