It was class break, and the area was bustling with people. Many were already glancing their way.

Ashley suggested they walk by the lake. After yesterday’s events, Ashley’s feelings towards Olivia were complicated. The initial bitterness had faded, replaced by curiosity and confusion.

“Miss. James,” Ashley broke the silence, “why are you looking for me?”

Olivia’s face turned red. “Ashley...”

“Don’t call me that. We’re not that different in age. Just call me by my name.”

Olivia smiled. “Alright, Ashley.”

She studied Ashley’s face. “What about your injury?”

“It’s almost healed,” Ashley replied casually. “Well, maybe more laser treatments, and it’ll be fine.”

“I see,” Olivia’s smile was sweet. “I know some good cosmetic surgeons. If you need one, I can introduce you.”

“Thank you,” Ashley smiled lightly. “Did you come just to check on me?”

“Not exactly...” Olivia’s face flushed. “Actually, I wanted to ask, you and Brian grew up together, right?”

Ashley’s heart skipped a beat. What did she know? Remembering Mrs Quinn’s outrageous story and looking at Olivia... Did she know who Ashley was with yesterday?

Wasn’t Megan her close friend? Didn’t she tell her?

Olivia looked blissfully happy. “I heard you’ve lived with the Quinn Family for almost twenty years. You grew up together, went to school together—”

“Miss. James,” Ashley had to interrupt, “I am only a maid.”

Olivia blinked.

Ashley wasn’t sure of Olivia’s attitude or what she was probing for. After considering her words, Ashley said, “Though I grew up in the Quinn Family, I didn’t spend much time with Mr. Quinn. When he was in middle school, I was in elementary school. He skipped grades in high school and went abroad while I was still in middle school. When he graduated with a Ph.D. and returned, I was in high school.”

Ashley looked directly at Olivia. “As you can see, we didn’t spend much time together. Just like you, Miss. James, would you pay attention to the gardener’s daughter or the driver’s son at home?”

Olivia seemed thoughtful. “Not really.”

“So, as the daughter of a family tutor, I didn’t interact much with Mr. Quinn, let alone get to know him well.”

Ashley tried to gauge Olivia’s real intentions. “If you’re trying to learn Mr. Quinn’s preferences from me, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.”

With these words, she distanced their relationship.

Olivia nodded. “You’re right, but I still want you to accompany me to buy some clothes.”

Ashley was taken aback. “Clothes?”

“Mm,” Olivia blushed, “Brian has been a bit rough during our sex, and he especially likes tearing my clothes.”

Ashley’s heart skipped a beat.

“I’m going on a hot spring date with Brian tonight, and I want to surprise him with a nice outfit,” Olivia explained. “You know, I’m trying to get pregnant, and it’s my ovulation period.”

Ashley clenched her fingers.

A hot spring hotel.

Tearing clothes.

Trying to conceive.

Olivia’s every word hinted at her intimate relationship with Brian.

Seeing Ashley’s silence, Olivia’s smile faded slightly. “Ashley, even if you didn’t spend much time with Brian, living in the same house should give you more insight into his preferences, right? Please help me. Don’t you want me to give birth to the Quinn Family’s heir as soon as possible?”

Ashley couldn’t find a reason to refuse and nodded.

...

Buying clothes wasn’t exactly the right term.

Ashley knew what kind of “clothes“ they were buying the moment they arrived at Free.

The store’s selection ranged from conservative to provocative, from sexy to cosplay outfits.

Each piece screamed, “Tear me apart.”

Olivia immediately gravitated toward a black fishnet outfit and turned to Ashley with eager eyes. “Ashley, will Brian like this?”

Of course, he would. Didn’t he tear every pair of her stockings? But she couldn’t say that.

Ashley took a deep breath and remained silent. After half a minute, her face turned red. She put on a bashful look. “Miss. James, I don’t know.”

Olivia’s innocent act continued. “Then, should I...”

Ashley glanced at the bundle of strings in her hand. “Mr. Quinn likes you so much; I’m sure he’ll love whatever you wear.”

“But I need to know the effect.”

What effect?

Ashley was about to advise her to stop when Olivia handed her the outfit. “You have a great figure. Can you try it on for me?”

Ashley froze. “Oh, no. Isn’t that inappropriate?”

Their body types weren’t even the same. It would be pointless.

Olivia covered her cheeks. “I’m really too shy to try it on myself.”

Ashley’s eye twitched. And she wasn’t?

Olivia grabbed Ashley’s arm and swayed coquettishly. “Ashley, please help me try it on.”

“Miss. James, it’s more appropriate if you try it yourself,” Ashley handed the outfit back. “It’s for your sweetheart to see, so you should be the one to try it.”

Olivia thought for a moment, then took out her checkbook. “Consider it a part-time job? Just try it on for me.”

Ashley frowned. “Miss. James, I’m really sorry, but this isn’t—”

“Isn’t what?” Olivia’s smile vanished. “Ashley, you promised to come with me. Doesn’t that mean you agreed to help me try on clothes? If you back out now, I’ll be very upset.”

At her words, the silent bodyguards stepped forward, surrounding Ashley.

Olivia’s eyes remained clear. “You don’t know how to wear it? Should I have the bodyguards help you?”

Ashley’s pupils tightened.

Was this a threat?

After a moment, she smiled. “I’ll try it on.”

Olivia’s smile brightened. “Great!”

...

When Brian arrived, Olivia was buying animal ear headbands.

“What brought you here?” Brian looked around the store, frowning.

“Brian,” Olivia approached him, putting on a headband, “do I look good?”

Brian’s smile was faint as he picked up a pair of deer ears from a nearby shelf and handed them to her. “Olivia looks good in anything.”

“Come on...” Olivia squeezed his fingers, her gaze clear. “You’re never sincere when you’re with me.”

“Hmm?” Brian brushed a strand of hair from her face. “Are you complaining about me?”

Olivia laughed and threw herself into his arms. “It’s quite strange. Even though we’ve done sex for many times, every time you hold me, I feel a new, thrilling sensation.”

Olivia looked up at him. “Why is that?”