Chapter 47

When Vere arrived at the mansion, Olivia greeted him with a question, as she was quite curious about his sudden return. "Mr. Wayne, have you come back already?" Olivia asked.

To which Vere replied, "Yes, Olivia. I didn't expect to find Mr. Perry and Mr. James at one of your establishments, waiting for you."

Confused by this revelation, Olivia inquired about the situation. "Oh, I don't care about this, Mr. Perry, but why do you hate Mr. James, Mr. Wayne?" she asked, her brow furrowing in puzzlement.

Before answering Olivia's question, Vere sighed and then clarified, "That time, before I respond, let me tell you, I am Wayne. There's no 'Mr.' before it." He raised an eyebrow with a smile.

Olivia couldn't help but chuckle. "Alright, alright. My apologies, Wayne. Haha!"

"So, what happened?" Olivia added another question.

Vere went on to explain that he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw them together, but when he confronted Mr. James, the latter mentioned that he worked for Mr. Perry as well. "I couldn't believe that I saw the two villains together," Vere said to Olivia.

"Huh? How can you say Mr. James is bad, Wayne?" Olivia asked.

"Because Mr. Perry is bad, so that means Mr. James is too," Vere replied, looking at Olivia for understanding.

"Okay, that's understandable, Wayne," Olivia responded.

At that moment, Vere couldn't help but warn Olivia about being cautious, especially when dealing with Mr. Perry. He knew the extent of Mr. Perry's malevolence, especially when he expressed interest in a business and proposed a partnership. He was well aware of Mr. Perry's capabilities, including his knack for hacking into his business partners' accounts.

"Olivia, you must be careful, especially with Mr. Perry. Don't accept any business partnership offers from him," Vere advised, concern evident in his voice.

Olivia nodded in understanding, appreciating Vere's concern. "Thank you for the warning, Wayne. I'll keep that in mind and stay cautious," she replied, determined to heed his advice.

After their conversation, Vere bid farewell to Olivia and headed to his room to contemplate his plans to prevent Mr. Perry from interfering with Olivia, especially now that he knew she had no intention of accepting his business partnership proposal.

As Vere sat in his room, he pondered various strategies to safeguard Olivia's interests and keep Mr. Perry at bay.

Vere and Olivia sat down for dinner one evening, their faces serious as they discussed a pressing matter. Vere had a grave concern: Mr. Perry, whom they both knew was nothing short of a troublemaker.

"Olivia," Vere began, "I think it's best for you to return to the US for a while. I'll take care of managing your businesses here."

Olivia looked puzzled and concerned, questioning Vere, "Are you sure about this, Wayne?"

Vere nodded, his determination evident in his voice. "I'm absolutely sure, Olivia. Mr. Perry is worse than you can imagine. I've witnessed his actions, and it's a nightmare waiting to happen."

With a sigh, Olivia realized the gravity of the situation. "Alright, Wayne. If you think it's the best course of action, then I trust your judgment. I'll make the necessary arrangements to return to the US as soon as possible."

Vere knew this was the right decision to protect Olivia's interests and ensure her businesses remained intact. They finished their dinner with a newfound sense of relief, knowing that Olivia's return to the US would keep her safe from the clutches of the notorious Mr. Perry.

At that moment, Vere felt a sense of relief and happiness. Convincing Olivia hadn't been as difficult to convince as he had feared, and she had understood the advice he'd given.

Two days later, Olivia boarded her flight back to the US, leaving Vere behind to manage the businesses that she had become partners in. Several days passed, and the situation remained stable. Vere was now alone, taking care of the business affairs.

As the days turned into weeks, the paths of Vere and Mr. Perry, or James, no longer crossed. The cloud of uncertainty and danger that had loomed over Vere had lifted, and he could finally focus on the business ventures without the constant threat of Mr. Perry or James. It was a new chapter for Vere and even for Olivia, one filled with hope and security.

On that particular night, Vere found himself alone in the mansion. He had just finished dinner and was in the midst of solitude when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. Perplexed, Vere rushed to the CCTV monitor to identify the visitor. Neither he nor Olivia had anticipated any guests, and the sight of an unfamiliar car parked outside the gate heightened his apprehension.

With bated breath, Vere focused on the CCTV feed, trying to discern the identity of the person who had arrived. The visitor remained elusive, concealing their face as they alighted from the car. Vere's heart raced, and he couldn't shake off a growing sense of unease.

At that time, Vere remained vigilant as he watched the CCTV feed. After a while, because Vere didn't pay any attention to the visitor at the gate, the visitor eventually left. During that moment, Vere zoomed in on the car's license plate number. Without wasting any time, he immediately called Olivia to inform her about the incident at the mansion.

As Vere spoke to Olivia, it was evident in his tone that he was concerned. "Olivia, I just noticed something unusual on the security cameras," Vere said with a hint of worry in his voice.

Olivia responded promptly, her concern mirroring Vere's. "Wayne, take care. Please, if necessary, call the police if something like this happens again," Olivia advised, her voice filled with genuine concern for Vere.

The next morning, Vere was jolted awake by an early morning call from Olivia. "Mr. Wayne, I can't sleep thinking about you," Olivia said with genuine concern in her voice.

Vere reassured her, "Don't worry, Olivia. I'm doing fine. Please, don't worry about me."

Concerned for his safety, Olivia suggested, "Why don't you consider purchasing a gun, Wayne?"

Vere hesitated for a moment before responding, "I don't think that's a good idea."

Determined to help him, Olivia insisted, "I'll purchase a gun for you, Wayne, and make sure you have a complete license to use it for self-defense purposes only."

Vere considered her offer before responding, "Thank you, Olivia. Let's discuss it further." Olivia's genuine concern had made him reconsider his stance on the matter.

At that moment, Vere keenly felt Olivia's deep concern for him, which led him to quickly accept her offer to purchase a gun. He no longer had any reservations about it, especially considering the looming threats to both Olivia and himself. Olivia's care and the potential dangers they faced convinced him to go ahead with the decision.