Billionaire’s Missing Darling by Theresa Wilde

Chapter 425

Olivia had been preparing for half a month and finally set off for Wayne Country. At the same time, on

the Grant family’s side, Alexander was also on the move. He had been closely following news about

Olivia, and upon learning that she was going abroad, he wasted no time in setting off. In the country, it

was not easy to make a move against her, but overseas was a different story. With a long distance. and

no one watching, he could handle the situation as he pleased.

The circle of Elders of the Grant family had issued a death order to eliminate Olivia. Initially, when

Olivia’s identity as the research institute’s director was exposed, the Grant family, though surprised,

didn’t panic too much. After all, the director position was far from the grandeur of the Grant family, and

the two were not on the same level.

However, what surprised the Grant family was that after Olivia’s identity was exposed, including the

Grants and several subservient families that followed them, all high–tech projects came to a halt. Not

only that, even research talents withdrew en masse. In a flash, the mighty Grant family became an

empty shell. If it were an ordinary business family, they could survive without technology, investing in

real estate and finance. But the Grant family was different. As one of the four great families of the

Capitol, their influence was extensive, spanning various industries. Industrial technology was their

lifeline, and real estate and finance were built on top of that industry. Without it, real estate, and finance

would crumble in an instant.

The Grant family was finally panicked. Without technology, they would lose their status among the four

great families of the Capitol within a year. The head and First Elder of the Grant family could never

have imagined that Olivia, a seemingly insignificant woman, possessed such incredible power, capable

of wiping out the Grants in an instant. The family was finally terrified. Therefore, Olivia must die, and

the Grant family must gain control of the Capitol Research. Institute. Thus, Alexander, the young heir of

the family, personally went to Wayne Country.

Before his departure, Bettany helped him pack his luggage. She looked at Alexander, and she seemed

to want to say something but hesitated. Alexander had. been busy with family matters recently, often

going out and rarely returning home, giving him little opportunity to meet Bettany. He had not been

paying much attention to her emotions and, seeing her reaction, he didn’t even spare a glance, simply

diverting his gaze as if he hadn’t seen anything. Bettany was immediately taken aback.

She knew that her recent interactions with Alexander had not been very smooth, and she had often

acted clumsily and failed to meet his expectations. But she had never expected Alexander to ignore her

like this. She felt a sense of panic, especially since she had been impersonating Olivia in front of

Alexander. This situation was a ticking time bomb, and it would explode sooner or later. Before

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that happened, she needed to establish a strong emotional connection with him. Only with a deep

emotional bond could she hope that Alexander would not blame her when the truth was revealed. She

thought to herself, ‘No, no. I have to remain calm and find a way to make Alexander pay attention to

myself.

After regaining her composure, she looked up at Alexander and said softly, “Alexander, are you going

to Wayne Country?”

Alexander frowned, looking displeased. “This is a matter of the Grant family. You shouldn’t get involved

that much.”

In recent times, the Grant family had experienced changes, and many people were coming and going,

making it difficult to keep things secret. Bettany had been at home all along, and she couldn’t be kept in

the dark about the situation. So, she knew that Alexander was going to Wayne Country for something

related to Olivia.

Speaking of this matter, Bettany was also very surprised. In her mind, Olivia was just a clever and

wealthy person. She had never imagined that Olivia was the director of the Capitol Research Institute,

with such vast influence that even the Grant family couldn’t handle her. That woman was truly

impressive.

Bettany knew that Alexander was going to find Olivia in Wayne Country, but she didn’t know the

specifics. She could only guess. “Alexander, I don’t know why you’re going to see Olivia, but I think that

since I have some connection with her, maybe I can be of some help?”

Alexander, who had been quite impatient, suddenly felt a stirring in his heart upon hearing her

suggestion. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Pack your things and come with me.” Bettany’s

face lit up with a big smile, and she joyfully replied, “I’ll do that right away.”

Olivia and her group had already arrived in Wayne Country and were staying in a hotel near the auction

site. As the auction approached, people from all over the world were converging on the area, creating a

bustling and chaotic atmosphere. Olivia was concerned about potential accidents and chose to stay

quietly in the hotel, avoiding going anywhere.

Huntley sat at the table, holding a catalog of auction items. She said, “The auction. will last for three

days. These are the items for tomorrow, and they are not particularly valuable. We can go take a look

to see what’s happening.”

Olivia took the catalog and saw that it contained various strange items such as voodoo worms,

talismans, and curses, along with some rare antiques. Seeing this, Huntley explained, “These antiques

were all acquired by tomb raiders. They cannot be traded through legitimate channels, have all come

here. Wayne Country doesn’t inquire about the origin or destination of auction items.”

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Olivia nodded and her gaze lingered on a curse for a while before she asked curiously, “Are these all

real?”

Huntley shook her head. “It’s hard to say. Some believe in them, some don’t. I’m not sure about these

things either.” She provided an example. “Ordinary people

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don’t believe in these things, but there do have people, the rich and celebrities, who believe in them

and even use voodoo dolls. We don’t have to believe in them. Just keep our distance and pay respect

would be fine.”

Olivia nodded. Soon, the day of the auction arrived, and Daniel had booked a VIP box in advance.

People entering the auction all wore masks and uniform robes, making it impossible to recognize

anyone. Even when they spoke, they used voice. changers.

Upon entering the box, they looked through the window at the crowd below, with everyone wearing

identical masks. Elena was utterly surprised. “Is this level of security necessary? Even their shoe sizes

are uniform. Look at that person. He even has insoles to fake the height.”

Huntley sat down and took a sip of the bottled water she had brought along. “This place is infested with

voodoo worms everywhere. It’s better to be cautious. In case someone seeks revenge and uses

voodoo, it would be a disaster.” She cautioned Elena, saying, “The box is soundproof, and the glass

has been treated, making it impossible to see inside from the outside. You can talk in the box if needed,

but once you step outside, don’t say a word or touch anything. Elena nodded cautiously.

The auction officially began at 8 o’clock in the morning, starting with early items. such as burial

antiques. Olivia wasn’t interested in these and was just observing her surroundings. The auction venue

had three levels and a hundred private

boxes The first level was the main hall, where many people stood in close

proximity. No one spoke. To bid on an item, participants simply used their electronic handsets to place

bids.

Daniel sat beside Olivia and quietly asked, “There are a few pieces of gems below that seem quite

nice. Do you like them? Should I bid?”

Olivia furrowed her brows. “No.” Her menstrual period had not arrived, and the likelihood of her being

pregnant was quite high. She didn’t want anything impure.

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