Olivia's heart leapt into her throat, and even she couldn't quite understand why she felt so nervous.
The man beside her, equally tense, suddenly released his firm, steel-like grip and abruptly stood up, tossing Olivia onto the floor.
'That damn bastard!'
Olivia quickly regained her composure, gritting her teeth as she stood up. Before she could say anything, Arthur rushed forward, his voice sharp with concern. "Alfonso! What the hell are you doing?"
'Alfonso?'
The name sent a wave of fragmented memories rushing through Olivia’s mind. Images flashed by in rapid succession, but they felt obscured by a veil, making everything seem out of reach.
Alfonso stood frozen for a moment, his face clouded with regret. He sighed deeply, the weight of his words heavy. "I'm sorry, Arthur. I... I lo
