Just before I was about to leave, I received an unexpected phone call."Mr. Ranch?""Patrick, no need to be so formal. Just call me Richard." Richard's voice had lost the sharp edge it once carried.I glanced at Olivia and replied flatly, "We're not that close. 'Mr. Ranch' is more appropriate and respectful."Hearing my response, Olivia clenched her white dress tightly.Catching her small movement from the corner of my eye, I kept my expression blank and continued calmly, "If you have something to say, Mr. Ranch, just say it directly."A long silence followed on the other end of the line.Then came a heavy sigh."Patrick… if I apologized to you right now, would you be willing to give Olivia another chance?"I started to speak, but he cut me off."Don't rush to say no. Hear me out first."You've been with Olivia for years. I admit I never thought highly of you in the past, but I also never interfered in your relationship. Olivia has been spoiled since she was a child, and I a
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