Chapter 3: Misunderstanding

"Get lost!"

Just that single word froze Soph E in her tracks. She never imagined that Olly, usually mild-mannered and without any temper, could be this terrifying when provoked.

His gaze seemed capable of devouring someone whole.

"Murder! Help, someone!" Recovering, Soph E started yelling.

Soon, a group of security guards from the Elegant Group rushed in.

"Mrs. Zhang, what happened?" The head security guard, obviously recognizing Soph E, took a stance immediately.

"Xiao Liu! Quickly grab this guy for me. He dared to hit my son, and I want him to pay!" Soph E's voice turned stern and resolute.

"Goodness! Causing trouble at our company's doorstep? You've had it!" The head guard gestured, and the group swiftly surrounded Olly.

They knew pleasing the president's mother was the perfect opportunity. A good performance might mean a promotion, marrying a wealthy beauty, and reaching the pinnacle of life.

"What are you standing around for? Get him!" As the head guard moved to act, a sharp command suddenly cut through.

"Who dares?" Accompanying the voice, a woman in a silver cheongsam, voluptuous with striking beauty, followed by several bodyguards, briskly entered.

The woman had flaming red lips, an enchanting demeanor, exuding allure with every move, like a bewitching fairy, captivating all present.

"So beautiful!" The security guards were restless, assessing her from top to bottom.

This woman before them was truly a rare beauty!

"Mr. Hayes, are you alright?" The woman paid no heed to the intense gazes around her and walked straight to Olly.

"Hmm? Who are you?" Olly squinted slightly, the fierceness in his eyes gradually subsiding.

"Hello, I'm Ava Williams, introduced by Mr. Miller," the woman said with a smile.

This statement immediately caused a stir among the security guards.

"Ava Williams? Could it be the heiress of the Williams family?"

"My goodness! How did this lady come here?"

They exchanged glances, silently alarmed.

The name Ava Williams was renowned, not just for her looks, wealth, and background, but also for her immense capabilities. At twenty-two, she ascended to power, taking over the entire Williams family conglomerate. In a mere five years, she built a colossal business empire, becoming the revered queen of Rivertown Grove's business world!

"It's you." Olly nodded in realization. He had indeed heard of Ava Williams before but hadn't expected to have any acquaintance with her.

"Mr. Hayes, please rest in the car. I'll handle these pests," Ava Williams snapped her fingers.

Her four suited bodyguards behind her brandished batons, advancing. Though they were just four, their imposing aura sent the security guards retreating, too intimidated to approach. After all, the Williams family's bodyguards were handpicked elites!

"Mr. Hayes, please." Seeing no one dared to act, Ava Williams smiled and extended her hand, gesturing for Olly to follow her onto the car.

Without a word, Olly picked up the shattered jade pendant fragments before following Ava Williams into the car and leaving. Not a soul dared to obstruct the process.

"Hey! What kind of security are you? Letting them go?!" Soph E, finally realizing, burst into furious expletives.

"Madam Thompson, that's from the Williams family. We absolutely can't afford to offend them!" The head of the security team wore a pained expression.

Ava Williams' identity? Even with a hundred times their courage, they wouldn't dare make a rash move.

"You're all useless! If you dare not offend the Williams family, would you dare offend my daughter then?!" Soph E spoke maliciously.

The security guards exchanged glances, none daring to speak up.

"What's going on?" At this moment, Lils T, having heard the commotion, walked out with another person.

"Daughter, you're finally here! Look at your brother, look at how he's been beaten!" Soph E immediately began sobbing, her tears flowing as if she'd been the one assaulted.

"How could this happen? Who did this?!" Looking at Nate T's swollen face, Lils T's expression turned cold instantly.

"Who else could it be? It's Olly, that ungrateful wretch!" Soph E exaggeratedly said, "We just bumped into him at the door, and when your brother tried to pick up a piece of the jade pendant he dropped, he accused your brother of stealing and started a fight! My poor child, trying to do a good deed and got beaten so badly. It's truly a tragedy!"

As she spoke, Soph E continued crying.

"Olly?" Lils T furrowed her brows. "He's always been very good-natured. How could he suddenly turn violent? Did you provoke him?"

"What are you implying? You don't believe me and still side with that ungrateful wretch?!" Soph E looked resentful.

"I just want to clarify things," Lils T replied. After three years of marriage, she knew Olly's character well. He was usually calm and tolerant, unlikely to resort to violence over a trivial matter.

"If your brother looks like this, isn't it clear enough? If you don't believe me, ask these security guards. They saw it all!" Soph E said, signaling to the guards.

"Ms. Thompson! Your mother is right. That kid went crazy and attacked us. If we hadn't arrived in time, your mother might've been in danger!" The head of the security team immediately confirmed.

"Listen! Are you still defending that ungrateful wretch?" Soph E continued, "I've told you before, that guy with the surname Lu isn't a good person, cunning and deceitful. Just now, right after his divorce, he revealed his true colors! Not only did he hit your brother, but he's also fooling around outside! Such a man, truly heartless!"

Hearing this, Lils T couldn't help but furrow her brows, visibly shaken. Could it really be Olly's fault? Perhaps, overwhelmed by his recent divorce, he'd snapped and lashed out?

If that were true, she had seriously misjudged him!