I’m Someone Else

Chapter 368

She paused before speaking. “It’s not just the restaurant but also your reputation at Irieson First High and the Irieson’s University of Technology. Aren’t they ashamed of you? That cannot continue. I will make these two institutions give their approval whenever there is mention of your name!”

Olivia had already thought it through last night. It had been eight years yet the two institutions refused to let go of such a paltry issue. She was going to make them regret it and make them change their opinions!

She would make their students and teachers become filled with admiration at the mention of Thomas’ name. She had even drafted a general plan to carry it out—donate a lecture building in his name to Irieson First High and fund the schooling of impoverished students studying there. The Irieson’s University of Technology would be easier to deal with since the businesses under Keyshire Property covered nearly every industry. She could provide free internships for the graduating class and then recruit the best-performing ones. Who could refuse such a generous offer? She wouldn’t just restore his reputation but also let the people at these institutions know that her boyfriend was capable even if he hadn’t attended university. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“Huh?” Thomas froze to the spot after hearing her speak. It has been eight years, so is that necessary?

“Olivia, it’s not worth it. They can just say whatever they like.”

“No!” Olivia remained determined. “I’ve just called Molly and told her to contact the management of the institutions to discuss our collaboration. You’re my boyfriend, so I won’t let anyone slander you!”

Thomas shook his head with a bitter smile before turning to settle on the couch. He would allow her to do what she wanted since he couldn’t stop her anyway. Meanwhile, Olivia returned to her office desk and continued her work.

Molly only returned to the office at 4.00PM.

“Miss Pearson, the representative of Irieson’s University of Technology has expressed their wish to invite Thomas to give a talk and recount his battle journey to their current students.”

“Tell them that he isn’t available!” Olivia turned them down decisively. They had been so critical of him but were now rushing to pander to him after seeing that he was capable. Why should she give them that privilege?

“Okay. I’ll go inform their headmaster,” Molly replied before going off to make the required arrangements. She had gone to see the headmaster directly during her trip to the university that afternoon and told him the purpose of her visit. He had been extremely delighted and even let the entire school know with some deliberate publicization from the school that thanks to Thomas, Keyshire Property was willing to accept part of the graduating class to work there every year.

The university was now completely astir and no one dared mention that Thomas had bailed on the university head of admissions. Thomas had now transformed from a disparaged and widely criticized man to a generous contributor.

The harsh reality was that history was written by the victors since they controlled most public resources and rights of speech. Molly suddenly felt envious of Olivia. Possessing wealth and power definitely made a great difference. Molly wouldn’t have been able to do all this even if she wanted to restore Thomas’ reputation.

Meanwhile, Thomas didn’t even pay attention to the conversation between the two women since he was busy practicing the second-level technique of the nameless books with his eyes closed. One year wasn’t exactly a long or short period and he had to use the time as efficiently as possible to improve his abilities.

He eventually stopped at 6.00PM and opened his eyes, thereafter heading to the window in the corridor. Pulling out a cigarette, he lit it and put it in his mouth.

Just you wait, Reuben Flynn and Leah Wilkinson. I still remember everything you’ve done to me. Your families will be destroyed one year from now!

As he saw it, there was no need for the two shameless families to exist any longer. Since his disagreements with them could no longer be reconciled, then he would destroy them right down to the source.

After finishing his cigarette, he returned to the office and suggested to Olivia, “I’ll send you to the rented house. Since you seem to be getting along well with Chloe, you can wait there for me and besides, you won’t be lonely. I have to deal with something and will pick you up when I’m done.”

“Okay!” Olivia had no choice but to agree. She had originally planned on going shopping with Thomas after work since the seasons were changing and she wanted to buy some new clothes for them both. Since he had put it that way, she would have to delay those plans for now.

Thomas knew from her expression that she was unhappy and quickly reassured, “Olivia, I’ve made arrangements with my friend the day before yesterday, so bailing on him isn’t exactly appropriate. Shopping isn’t really a priority right now, and we can go another day when we are both available.”

“Okay!” Olivia smiled sweetly, knowing that he had explained himself because he was concerned for her and also worried that she would be angry.

Her smile was extremely captivating and made him stare dumbly at her unconsciously.

“Thomas, let’s go.”

“Oh. Okay!” It was only then that he gathered his thoughts.

Oh, Thomas, what are you doing? Do you have the right to date her when you’re like this? Don’t forget that you only have ten years left to live. How is she going to deal with things then? Aren’t you just

wasting the best days of her youth?

After taking Olivia to the rented house, Thomas drove to Miles Auction House where Rochka was already waiting.

Rochka immediately opened the door to his car after seeing Thomas. “Come in, Mr. Clifford!”

Thomas smiled and nodded before getting into Rochka’s Mercedes Benz limousine, the sight of which took many of the participants of the auction there aback.

“Wow! Are my eyes fooling me or is Rochka Nett personally opening the door for someone?”

“You aren’t mistaken. I saw it too. Goodness! Who is that?”

“I don’t know, but I’m certain of one thing—he’s definitely an important figure as well. Otherwise, how can he enjoy such treatment?”

“Wow! That’s good. He’s already so capable at such a young age.”

In the limousine, Rochka asked, “Mr. Clifford, I heard you’re planning to join the Ancient Martial Arts Family Ranking Competition one year after.”

He had gone around gathering information on Thomas in the last two days, as he had already heard the news from the Travis Family of Capitalis that Thomas was their most exalted guest. Kyrie had even called Rochka personally and asked him to help Thomas in any way he could if Thomas ever needed it.

Thomas nodded. “Yes.”

There were some grievances he needed to resolve on that day.