Tyler took the phone from Camilla and answered it, coming to a halt when he glimpsed who stood at the door.
Ana's voice echoed from the other end of the call. "Tyler, Olivia wants to explore the city you're heading to, so I convinced her to join you. She's waiting by your car with her bags."
Olivia stood by his car, her demeanor betraying a hint of nerves, though she made an effort to conceal it.
Tyler's gaze remained fixed on her as Ana continued speaking.
Unsure of what he might make of her presence, Olivia stood still and initiated the conversation, "Your mother suggested I accompany you on the trip."
He was still staring at her. She didn't strike him as particularly compliant. Putting aside the food she had sent him the other day, now Ana had coerced her into this. It piqued his curiosity—what leverage did Ana hold over her?
Ana's voice persisted, "Take good care of her, Tyler. Enjoy yourselves."
With that, she hung up.
Tyler pocketed his phone and approached Olivia.
"You're joining me on this trip?" His gaze carried a hint of intimidation. "Are you certain about that?"
Undeterred, Olivia stood her ground. "Absolutely."
"What did she do to you?" he asked calmly, his eyes probing.
Olivia avoided his gaze. "Nothing. I won't be a bother during the trip. Just drop me off at the airport when we arrive."
Observing from the sidelines, Camilla couldn't shake the feeling that Olivia possessed the ability to captivate Tyler effortlessly, without lifting a finger.
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