chapter 66.

"No! That isn't the reason," she exclaimed, her voice tinged with frustration. "You should have pretended like you didn't know me back then. You want to spoil my relationship with Alexander, my savior."

Marcus scoffed, his tone tinged with disbelief. "Your savior indeed... so why are you here?"

"Look, I know it's my fault," she began, her words rushed. "I should have talked to you back then. I shouldn't have just concluded. I made a mistake."

"Good, you know," Marcus simply said, his expression unreadable.

"So, that's the thing. I'm giving you another chance," she continued, desperation creeping into her voice. "Take this cheque of $10 million dollars and live a proper life without hanging around women. It should be okay for you to start a business. You are smart, and I am sure you will know how to maintain and grow it."

Oliver took a deep breath, his gaze steady as he held Lydia's intense stare. "Lydia, I appreciate this, but I don't want—"

Lydia's eyes flashed with frustration. "You'