I’m Someone Else

Chapter 218

Chapter 218

Perhaps unrequited love was a compulsory life lesson every adult had to experience at least once in their lifetime.

“Don’t marry if you don’t want to. As I have said before, you only need to live for yourself from now on. No one can force you to do anything out of your will!” Thomas said with a serious demeanor.

“Really?” Olivia, who wasn’t exactly in the brightest of moods after learning the truth behind Leah’s machinations, suddenly became enlightened after hearing what Thomas said. He’s right! I have to live for myself. It doesn’t matter whether that person is Grandpa or Leah, no one has the right to arrange my life for me!

Thomas nodded as he added, “I’ve told you not to worry and I never go back on my words. If they dare to come again, I will drive them away. I will even kill them if they dare to take you away by force, be it one or many! I will get rid of them all until no one dares to take you away without your consent!”

At that moment, Olivia felt as though spring had come as she felt the love in her heart bloom. Her heart felt strangely full as though an actual flower was going to burst out of her chest. Such a bad*ss statement! Thomas is willing to go against the whole world in order to protect me! Congratulations, dear self! You have indeed chosen the right man. Then again, no woman can resist falling in love with a fine man like Thomas!

Then, she silently declared in her heart, Leah! I’m telling you—whoever wants to marry that so-called Genius of Capitalis can just proceed to marry him! Either way, I will not marry him! What’s so great about him? He’s not even near as good as Thomas!

Finally, she vowed solemnly, I will only marry Thomas in this lifetime!

“Stay in the hospital and don’t go anywhere. I’ll return to the villa to grab the medicine and bring you breakfast upon return.”

“Okay.”

Olivia got out of bed and went to find Declan after watching Thomas depart.

At 12.00PM, Blake, Kirk, Quentin, Taylor, and Isaac Zane, the elder of the Zane Family, gathered in a hotel owned by the Hind Family. They were here today for a meeting amongst the Six Greatest Families of Irieson. Originally, the Pearson Family was a part of this gathering. Nonetheless, ever since the family suddenly underwent drastic changes, they now only had mere nominal existence. For that reason, they naturally lost their eligibility to attend this meeting. Furthermore, the main purpose of today’s meeting was to draft a detailed plan to kill Thomas.

Blake took the lead and announced, “Making sacrificial offerings has always been a rule inaugurated by the Six Greatest Families since its establishment. Not to mention, it symbolizes the existence of the Six Greatest Families. Therefore, do you guys mind sharing your views on how to deal with Thomas?”

“That’s right! We all shall be condemned as traitors throughout the ages if that b*stard ruins our sacrificial offering ritual. As I see it, our current top priority is to kill Thomas so as to avoid more unexpected troubles caused by the undue delay!” Quentin immediately echoed.

Meanwhile, Kirk picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a sip. In truth, he did wish for Thomas’ death. After all, his son died in Thomas’ hands. Regardless, Kirk was also well aware that he was incapable of pulling off such a stunt, especially when his father, Logan Xalmar, and the Xalmar Family’s martial arts experts were currently out of Irieson and handling affairs in Capitalis.

“I’m down to getting rid of Thomas, but my father will not return to Irieson until next week.” Although Kirk was in this meeting as the head of the Xalmar Family, just like the other Greatest Families, he was merely a representative. This was the same for the others in attendance as well for the ones who truly held any sway in their family and had the right to make any decision regarding their family were their fathers. Meanwhile, Blake was the only exception to this rule.

Once Kirk expressed his views, only Taylor and Isaac were the ones who had yet to voice their thoughts. Hence, Blake, Kirk, and Quentin stared at the two intently, waiting for them to speak. It’s their turn to express their opinion. Yet, why are they keeping silent? Could it be that they have a different view? As for Blake, he was immensely frustrated with Taylor and Isaac. These two are always the least active whenever we decide to hold a meeting. What the hell? Do they not regard themselves as a part of the Six Greatest Families too?

“Old Mr. Saunder, may I know how you view this matter?” Although Blake was frustrated with Taylor, he still did a decent job of hiding his impatience. After all, the Saunder Family was highly influential in Irieson. Furthermore, they had another powerful family, the Zane Family, following as their vassal.

“Is it necessary for us to make such a big deal out of this matter? As far as I know, Thomas is simply Olivia’s friend and not her boyfriend. Their relationship is not as it is rumored,” Finally, Taylor spoke.

Unknown to Blake, Quincy had visited Taylor prior to this. During his visit, he told Taylor that Thomas was his friend and asked Taylor not to pick on Thomas out of respect for him. Since Taylor had already promised Quincy, he undoubtedly would not agree to the proposal of killing Thomas.

“I beg to differ, Old Mr. Saunder. As someone who has had experience in this matter, you and I know there is a chance a young lad such as Thomas will fall in love with a young maiden such as Olivia after living together under the same roof for a long time. What if the two accidentally got together and brought serious consequences upon us? It would be too late for us to fall into despair when that happened,” Blake retorted.

“I agree with Blake.”

“Blake is right!”

Taylor looked at Blake and then at Quentin. As for Kirk, since Logan was absent, Taylor couldn’t be bothered to talk to him as he deemed Kirk alone wasn’t eligible enough to discuss matters with him.

Shortly after, Taylor sneered, “Since you insist on killing Thomas, I have no choice but to agree.”

“Good! How about you, Old Mr. Zane? Do you agree?”

Isaac simply smiled as he waved his hands and said, “You don’t need to ask me. Everyone knows our family has always held the Saunder Family in high esteem. We would be there with them during the good and the bad. Taylor’s words represent the Zane Family’s stance.”

“Excellent! Let’s discuss our plan now that everyone has reached an agreement. I hate to admit it, but Thomas is fairly skilled in martial arts,” Quentin said with a smile. My son is likely to be disabled for the rest of his life. So, I have to avenge him no matter what!

“Since Thomas is not an easy opponent, I suggest all five of our families join forces and fight him. That way, he will definitely lose his life. If he manages to escape unscathed, then I might as well renounce my name entirely!” Blake’s facial expression twisted into a gloomy scowl. Amongst all Five Greatest Families, the Hind Family was one of the first to start a feud with Thomas. For that reason, Blake wanted Thomas to die with every fiber of his being; the quicker, the better.

“That’s a good idea! The Xalmar Family supports it fully!” As the nominal head of the Xalmar Family, Kirk could still make decisions regarding trivial matters like this. In addition, Kirk figured Logan would have also wanted to kill Thomas if he found out that Thomas had killed Harvey.

Suddenly, Taylor sighed. “Us five families join forces solely to defeat a young man? Are you guys not afraid of getting ridiculed for your dishonorable actions? Besides, do you guys honestly think that Thomas is someone we can easily mess with? Does he not have any good friends or connections with influential families? Have you guys forgotten the Morton Family, the Peralta Family, and the Elliott Family? Will they not side with Thomas when we come to blows? What if the news of us overtly joining forces to kill Thomas reaches these three families? What should we do if they decide to help Thomas?”

“The reputation of the Six Greatest Families has gone from bad to worse in recent years. Are you saying that our families’ reputations aren’t damaged enough? Or, are you saying that our families have not suffered enough shame? Take Minacia Oito Irieson for an example. Why did those eight b*stards dare to commit all crimes and heartless acts in Irieson? That’s because they have the three of you as their backers! Are you guys not guilt-stricken knowing that you have wrecked livelihoods and families, causing complaints to rise all around Irieson for the sake of your self-interest? Heed my advice— behave, for the Six Greatest Families won’t be able to keep our foothold in Irieson once we arouse public anger!”

Indeed, very few knew that the Yam Family, the Hind Family, and the Xalmar Family were the biggest backers of Minacia Oito Irieson.

Blake, Quentin, and Kirk looked at each other upon hearing Taylor’s stern words. Then, Blake asked, “Old Mr. Saunder, why are you so agitated? Could it be that Thomas had scared you out of your wits?”

“Scared me out of my wits?” Taylor was so offended by Blake’s words that he ended up laughing. “Blake, let me tell you—the person who can terrify me has yet to be born. That’s all I have to say. It’s your choice whether to proceed with this farce.”