Chapter 592
She wondered. Does Andrew actually want to have lunch with me?
Olivia gripped her fork, and a smile slowly expanded upon her lips. Ultimately, a sense of happiness radiated through her entire being.
“Andrew!” Olivia was so elated that she rose from her seat and called out to him.
Andrew nodded instinctively and approached Olivia.
Nancy Banks seized the moment, and with an agility that belied her age, she swiftly positioned herself between Andrew and
Olivia.
“Your Highness,” Nancy Banks whispered a reminder, “Miss Smith is still a person of interest. Do not disregard the queen’s directives”
Andrew’s gaze turned chilly as he cast an unhappy look at Nancy Banks. His presence exuded a powerful air, as if he felt misconstrued. “Nancy Banks, what do you take me for? I am fully aware of my actions.”
If you knew, why did you come to see Olivia? Nancy Banks thought.
Nancy Banks was tempted to voice her complaints if it weren’t for Olivia’s position.
Andrew was enveloped in the desolation of the autumn breeze, his countenance impassive. He paid no heed to Olivia and refrained from taking a seat in front of her, choosing instead to maintain a distance.
He remained cold and distant, treating Olivia as though she were merely a stranger who had joined for a meal.
Observing this, Olivia lowered her gaze and couldn’t help but feel a tinge of loneliness.
She retreated to her original position, opting not to approach further.
Andrew seated himself across from her and proceeded to eat at a leisurely pace. His posture exuded elegance, even though his dining speed was notably unhurried.
Ever so slowly, almost painstakingly
The lunch extended for nearly an hour.
By the end, Nancy Banks’s legs were weary from standing for so long
Andrew laid down his fork and uttered, I’ve finished my meal.”
Olivia remained seated across from him, her gaze fixed on him with anticipation. She yearned to approach him but hesitated, fearing that Andrew might harbor resentment.
To align with her gentle and meek demeanor, she refrained from acting too hastily.
She believed that as long as she endured this interim period and awaited the release of the online project, Andrew would ascertain her innocence, and all would be well.
Andrew rose from his seat and made his way to the door. As he reached the threshold, he abruptly pivoted and cast a fleeting glance at Olivia.
‘Oh my god!‘
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