Olivia couldn't help but admire him.
William's expression remained calm and detached even as he spoke of his intentions to pursue her.
Did he think that his willingness to pursue her was a favor, a charitable act bestowed upon her?
Olivia chuckled with a fake smile as she looked at him. "I'm sorry, Mr. Hayes, but why would a superficial and materialistic woman like me be worthy of your pursuit? I surely do not."
William frowned slightly. "Olivia, you are not like that."
He disliked it when Olivia spoke so lowly of herself.
These were all past misunderstandings he had about her, which he no longer held. Yet, she insisted on mocking him this way and wounding him with her words.
"It doesn't matter anymore," Olivia said indifferently. "Please, no more flowers in the future. I truly cann
