Olivia hesitated for a moment.

She knew Alex would ask her about it. She could only tell the truth, "My stepmother set me on a date with him and forced me to meet him."

"A date?" Alex frowned.

He was well aware of the intentions of the Hall family.

They separated Olivia and Oliver and had Rosa marry into the Adams family because they eventually wanted Rosa to be associated with Alex.

“I see,” Alex responded and then asked, "Do you have to listen to ...