Chapter 188: A Twin, Her Wish

Elvis stood quietly, his gaze falling on Bounty’s face. Bounty, unafraid, had been about to reveal his terrible past to Olive before his arrival. Olive turned, seeing Elvis, and said quickly, “Mr. Augustine, you’re here. I was looking for you.”

Elvis approached with a steady pace. “Olive, please wait for me outside,” he said calmly. Olive, fearing a disastrous confrontation if she left, hesitantly tugged at his sleeve with her white fingers. Elvis curved his lips into a slight arc and muttered, “I just want to speak to my aunt. Mrs. Augustine, please wait outside.”

Olive slowly withdrew her hand. “Okay. I’ll be outside. Don’t keep me waiting.” She turned and left.

Elvis and Bounty were alone in the hallway. A strange, depressing feeling hung in the air. Bounty’s expression was blank. Expecting respect from her nephew, his proximity panicked her. “Elvis, I was about to tell Olive about your dark past. I want her to know how terrible you are.”

Elvis moved closer. “Aunt, don’t mistake my calmness for weakness.” As he elegantly approached, Bounty could only slowly retreat. “Elvis, you and I know your past can’t be hidden forever. Sooner or later, Olive will find out.” Bounty’s back hit the wall; she placed her hands behind her for support.

Elvis’s eyes were flushed, his lips curled into a bloodthirsty sneer. “Aunt, don’t think that because you’re my aunt, I’ll let you get away with anything. If you can’t shut your mouth, I’ll help you shut it!” He smashed his fist into the wall. Bounty’s face paled; she screamed, covering her face with her hands.

Though Elvis’s fist missed Bounty, the sound was deafening. Trembling, Bounty was shocked. She had witnessed Elvis’s terrifying temper; he was a monster!

A slender hand reached out, clasping Elvis’s arm. A cold voice sounded in his ear, “It’s enough, bro!” Marvin muttered.

Elvis, his gaze fixed on Bounty, glared coldly.

“You don’t care about your aunt, your grandmother, or the Augustine family. How do you intend to care for Olive? She foolishly believes your words and lies,” Marvin said calmly.

Elvis froze at the mention of Olive’s name. “Olive likes you very much and has tried to portray you in a good light. She even publicly declared she’ll give you two children. Although you’re possessive and manipulative, she still likes you. She’s willful and coquettish with you, wanting to be by your side constantly! You should look in the mirror and see how abnormal and terrible you are!” Marvin added angrily.

“She’s done so much for you. Don’t add to her burden! Yes, I like her, I like Olive, but she loves you. Why can’t you be content with that? Why?” Marvin’s calm tone belied his rage.

Elvis’s handsome eyes cleared, the haze and scarlet fading. His tense muscles loosened; he withdrew his fist, took two steps back, and turned away without a word.

Marvin rushed to Bounty’s side. “Aunt, are you alright?”

“Monster! He’s a monster!” Bounty pointed in Elvis’s direction, clutching her chest.

Marvin helped Bounty into a room. Pamela emerged from behind the door; she had been there the entire time, witnessing everything.

Marvin looked at Pamela indifferently. “What did you see?”

“I saw you like Olive. I saw Elvis is ill-tempered and easily angered. His temper worsens when he sees someone with Olive.”

Pamela, jealous of Olive’s attraction to Elvis and now Marvin, was stunned by the news of Elvis’s illness. Olive’s husband was… She looked at Marvin. “Academician Marvin, I want Marvin, and you want Olive. How about we work together to achieve our dreams?”

“Work together?” Marvin scoffed, tucking his hands into his pockets. He was reserved and didn’t readily let people into his life.

Pamela’s expression changed. Marvin’s refusal surprised her. “You have enough information. If you’re smart, it’ll be enough.” Marvin turned and left.

Elvis brought Olive back to the Red Villa. Old Mrs. Samantha had prepared dinner. Olive tasted the pastrami sandwich, murmuring, “Grandma, this is so good.”

The old lady smiled brightly. “Eat up, Olly. You need plenty of carbs as your babies might arrive soon.”