Chapter 427

William paused, instinctively pushing Olivia away. She almost lost her balance. Heather chuckled, “Mr. Turner, you could be a bit more gentle with the ladies.” Before William could respond, Olivia quickly spoke up, all innocent-faced, “You’ve got it wrong, Heather. I just wanted to thank Mr. Turner for saving me, that’s all. Just a hug of gratitude.” Heather didn’t bother sugar-coating it. “Well, it was Mr. Grace who did the saving. He’s the one who brought 5 million to negotiate with that scumbag. Miss Hale, don’t thank the wrong man.” Heather was a seasoned pro—straight to the point, no mercy. Totally brutal. Olivia immediately softened her tone, trying to smooth things over. “It’s all just a misunderstanding, really.” William, hearing Victor Hale’s name, felt Heather had taken it too far. That messy past hadn’t just hurt Olivia—it hit him hard too. His voice dropped. “That bastard died during an avalanche on his way out.” Heather clapped mockingly. “Well, then Miss Hale’s little sec