Leaving Today 15

Chapter 15  Olivia put her phone down, gazed at the sky, and murmured, “The Evans family has really crossed the line.”  News of the Evans family getting blacklisted spread through Hillarica like wildfire. All the major families in the city were gearing up to take them down. After crossing the Shadow Syndicate, the Evanses were … Read more

Leaving Today 14

Chapter 14  D  2  3  *Just hypertension?” Nina sounded bewildered. “But Dr. Evans said Grandma needed bypass surgery or she’d die. The cost is 600 thousand dollars. We sold our house and managed to gather 450 thousand, but still owe the bank 150 thousand.”  Olivia frowned. For a regular family, 600 thousand dollars was a … Read more

Leaving Today 13

Chapter 13  The girl clutched Olivia’s hand like it was the only thing keeping her from drowning. Her pleading eyes burned with hope.  “Meet me here tomorrow at nine,” Olivia sighed, gently tucking a loose strand of hair behind the girl’s ear. “I’ll see what I can do for your grandma.”  “Thank you.” The girl’s … Read more

Leaving Today 12

Chapter 12  Jenny’s expression turned suddenly sweet as she tilted her head and batted her eyelashes. “Most importantly, I really like her. Could you marry her and make her stay with us? Pretty please?”  Andrew’s gaze drifted to the retreating figure disappearing through the building’s exit. His lips quirked in faint amusement. Jenny isn’t one … Read more

Leaving Today 11

Chapter 11  Olivia took one look at Elena’s pathetic state and didn’t bother wasting words. With a snap of her fingers, a squad of stone–faced bodyguards stormed in. “Take her away.”  Elena flailed like a wild animal, her face contorted with fury. “Get your hands off me.”  But resistance was useless. Within seconds, they had … Read more

Leaving Today 10

Chapter 10  Olivia gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.  “Ms. Summers, my apologies for what you’ve endured,” Beau said gravely before turning a sharp glare on Elena. “Ms. Summers is my honored guest. Insulting her is an insult to me.”  The crowd erupted in murmurs, shocked that Olivia could command such high–level connections.  Elena’s face … Read more

Leaving Today 9

Chapter 9  Elena saw her opening and pounced, “What are you doing here?” she snarled, advancing like a predator. “Trying to crawl back to Simon? Get out before I have security throw you out.”  Her hand lashed out, only to be caught mid–swing. Olivia’s grip looked effortless, but the way Elena suddenly shrieked and crumpled … Read more

Leaving Today 8

Chapter 8  Olivia was just about to open her free clinic when her phone buzzed relentlessly, one notification after another flooding in.  [Boss, are we seriously backing out of the Shea family deal? That’s millions down the drain!]  [Hey, you didn’t come today? Everything’s set up for you.]  [Got a lead on that intel you … Read more

Leaving Today 7

Chapter 7  William, oblivious to the danger in her expression, sneered. “You’re no longer part of this family. If you don’t back off now, I’ll call the police and have you arrested.”  “Hey!” A voice cut in. Stanley skidded to a stop on his bike, glaring at William. “Who the hell do you think you … Read more

Leaving Today 6

Chapter 6  D  “Keep your money for your husband, Mrs. Sherman,” Olivia said, her voice icy. “He’ll need it for those mistresses of his. I hear they don’t come cheap.  “You-” Margaret choked on her rage. William’s fists clenched so tight his knuckles turned white. If not for the crowd, he would’ve strangled her right … Read more