"Papa is doing well. The old man hasn't stopped smiling since we got married," Olivia answered, cutting Gerry's hopes, whose eyes were dimming.
The young man lowered his mouth to his drinking glass and took a sip of his alcohol in one gulp. Jeremy was satisfied to see that and bowed subconsciously to give an appreciation and thanks for removing his annoyance.
"Hahaha— that man used always to say jealous because I first had a grandson at the age of 50, but now it's my turn to be jealous of him for having a very competent and trustworthy son-in-law," Julius said in a sad tone at the end of the sentence.
It's true, from the recent news Olivia heard that Julius' company lost the trust of several company officials because of the investment money that was used personally by his son-in-law who had run away, leaving his first daughter who was confused about cleaning up the mess her husband had made with Julius and Gerry helped this Time.
"I can help trace your son-in-law, sir. And that's if you want, whatever things I can help with. Just tell me directly." Jeremy said in condolences when he saw the look in Julius' eyes disappear and turned his gaze to the crowd, refusing to be pitied.
"Don't worry, and everything's almost done. This one son of mine, even though during college he caused trouble but can be relied on for the current chaotic corporate affairs." He said, patting Gerry's shoulder.
That's right, Gerry was Olivia's previous grader, and the man graduated last year after his brother-in-law ran away with the company's colossal investment money.
"Good. We can discuss this in the future if you need input and advice." Said Jeremy with sincere intentions.
"Thank you, I'll call you next time," Gerry replied equally sincerely.
"Then we'll say goodbye first. I want to introduce many of my old friends to Gerry. See you soon, and congratulations on your marriage." Then Julius left with Gerry, who smiled at Olivia.
But it didn't end there, the man added.
"See you next time."
Jeremy growled and looked down at his wife, closer to the wife's right ear, whispering with a breath that blew Olivia's face red.
"There's no other time, and I promise if you ever see him again, I'll make that man unable to speak properly." Jeremy straightened himself and led a stiffened Olivia over to the chairs for the guests.
....
The party was lively, did the opening, and several people, including Jeremy, gave donations in the form of money and goods, which made Olivia gawk. Some even provide hospitals for free treatment of people with cancer, and some provide medical equipment to support the hospital.
Crazy!!
Olivia knows that her life has been full of wealth, but she has never once accompanied her father to a charity invitation or anything like that. She refuses and likes to spend money on branded items that can be resold as investments. And lastly, beautiful music echoed in the hotel's spacious hall. Several couples started dancing in the middle of the dance floor. Jeremy, who saw that looked at Olivia.
"Want to dance?" Ask him, Jeremy.
"Sure, teach me then. Because, to be honest, I can't dance," said Olivia.
"Easy, as long as I get paid for it," Jeremy answered, teasing his wife.
The two of them danced with wisdom, Jeremy wrapped his arms around Olivia's waist, and his wife wrapped his arms around his neck until Jeremy bent down to kiss Olivia's cheek and whispered.
"Why can't I stop falling in love whenever I see you anyway?" said Jeremy.
"Oh, that's your problem," Olivia said with a small laugh.
Her eyes fell on the figure of Gerry, who was suddenly beside them, carrying a woman he recognized.
It's Karin!!
But Gerry's eyes kept glancing at her as if waiting for the Time for a couple of swaps when the music changed.
"When will the period end? I can't help but want to eat you to the brim." Said Jeremy shamelessly.
"Stop talking about that, you pervert!"
"Hey, there's nothing wrong with being vulgar in front of my wife." Crisp laughter aired near her ears. Even Jeremy's hot breath blew, teasing the sensitive skin of her ears.
Olivia shuddered but couldn't move away until the music changed. Jeremy let go of his wife's embrace and gave Olivia to the male partner next to him until he realized if it were Gerry, then his hand wouldn't let go, instead holding on tightly.
"Excuse me, this time your partner is Karin, sir," Gerry said, holding Olivia's hand.
"She's my wife," said Jeremy again, not wanting to let go.
"That depends on what your wife thinks."
Gerry left his opinion to Olivia, and Olivia saw a cold stare from Jeremy, who was ready to kill her with just a glance; it was so hard.
Of course, Olivia would choose to reject Gerry and go back to her husband, who could eat her tonight. But unfortunately, a recognized system sound suddenly sounded, and another command appeared.
Beep beep.
[Jeremy will be shot dead at the party. You and Alan Lawrence will live miserably before dying. How to save.]
1. Accept Gerry's dance invitation and make Jeremy angry, then say it. "I'd rather dance with Gerry than with a clumsy old man like you."
2. Let the shooter manage to kill Jeremy and live miserably to death.
[Time to complete 1 minute, countdown from now 00:59...]
Oh my god, what kind of order to ask him to make Jeremy mad? The big, warm hand squeezed it gently. But you can't ignore the system window. The Time given is very little, but it has also brought Olivia to death if she doesn't choose.
Please protect me, god, Olivia said in her heart before slowly speaking in a squeaky voice that the three people could hear by her side.