Chapter 216
"As everyone left, Charlotte's irritation with Andrew became palpable. ""Have you taken leave of your senses?"" she demanded. ""Why didn't you introduce me to Richard?""
""Richard wouldn't be interested in you,"" Andrew replied, striking a match to light his cigarette with an air of indifference.
Her anger flared. ""And what exactly is that supposed to mean? Is it because I'm not as attractive as Olivia? At least I wasn't raised in the backwoods...""
Andrew sighed. ""It's for your own good, Charlotte. Richard...he has specific preferences. He enjoys the thrill of being with other men's partners.""
Charlotte was left speechless.
""Listen, you're my sister. If I had a golden opportunity to offer, I would, but Richard is a dangerous man. He's even been suspected of causing a woman's death,"" Andrew revealed, rising from his chair. ""If we didn't have an insider from the Jones family working as his assistant, we wouldn't have known. Why do you think I allowed someone like Olivia to get close to him? She's no saint either.""
""But don't worry. By sending Olivia to him, I've ensured that Richard will be in my debt. Soon, the Jones family will reign supreme in Madison.""
Charlotte fell silent, absorbing his words.
———
The following morning, Olivia awoke with a start, her gaze falling upon the man stirring beside her. A shiver of dread ran down her spine.
Memories of the previous night came flooding back, a horrifying journey through hell. The man was a monster, a true sadist. Her body was a canvas of his cruelty.
""You're awake,"" Richard observed, glancing back at her. Olivia trembled. ""Please, no more...""
""What, you're not satisfied with me?"" He lit a cigarette, his eyes sparkling with a dangerous glint.
""No, it's not that,"" Olivia stammered, her face turning ashen. Having already succumbed to him, she decided to make her sacrifice count. Putting on a show of bashfulness, she forced out, ""Being with Mr. Hernandez is a privilege.""
""Good to hear,"" Richard responded, a satisfied smile playing on his lips as he took a drag. ""Was last night your first time?""
Olivia hesitated, recalling the surgical procedure she had undergone to win over Andrew, which had unexpectedly led to her spending the night with Richard. It seemed he had misunderstood.
""Yes... it was.""
""Interesting,"" Richard mused, toying with her chin. ""Aren't you worried Andrew will be upset?""
She answered cautiously, ""Spending a night with someone of Mr. Hernandez's stature is an honor.""
Richard laughed heartily. ""I like your spirit. I'll be in Madison for a while. You'll keep me company.""
""Alright,"" Olivia agreed, forcing a smile. ""May I ask what brings Mr. Hernandez to Madison?""
""Hernandez Industries is considering investing in a tech park here,"" Richard explained casually.
""How much are you planning to invest?"" Olivia asked, trying to sound casual.
""A couple of billion, give or take,"" he replied nonchalantly.
A wave of joy washed over Olivia. If Peace Group could collaborate on this project, her and Robert's standing within the company would skyrocket.
“Mr. Hernandez, a project of such scale would certainly benefit from a local partnership...”
""You're interested in involving Peace Group?"" Richard asked, a half-smile playing on his lips."
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