5. Bring Olivia To Axel's Family

Who wouldn't be surprised to hear Axel's words?! Jonathan widened his eyes, almost gaping. "What?! For... for what did your father do that?!" Axel grimaced as he shook his head. "I don't know. This is the third time this has happened. I don't want the partner my father recommended, Mr. Jonathan!" Biting his lower lip, Jonathan placed one hand on his waist. The other hand rubbed the back of his neck. While they were both silent and worried, Jonathan thought of an idea. He suddenly snapped his fingers with a bright smile. "How about you bring your own partner?" Jonathan asked. "Are you crazy?" Axel looked sardonic. "How am I going to get-" "Mr. Jonathan, Axel!" Both of them turned to the source of the voice. Axel raised both eyebrows when he saw the figure of Jane walking followed by Olivia behind her. Olivia looked so awkward that she hesitated to raise her face. "Yes, Jane? What's the occasion?" asked Jonathan after Jane stood in front of them. Axel's eyes did not move from Olivia. While watching Olivia, his mind was only centered on one thing. Making her his pretend partner to bring before his father. Both corners of Axel's lips automatically curved. Forming a smile that implied getting an idea. "...I just wanted to say that's all. I hope we can meet and work together again next time," Jane said at the end of her sentence. "Oh, of course-" "Of course we should meet again," Jane said, snatching Jonathan's words. Jonathan's gaze, Jane's gaze, and Olivia's gaze immediately turned to Axel. The twinkle in Axel's eyes that was directed at Olivia made Jane wonder. With a look that could not be separated from Olivia's eyes, Axel unconsciously uttered a sentence. "We should meet again. Right, Olivia?" Jane turned her face to Olivia, while Olivia looked dumbfounded. Not understanding what Axel meant. Jonathan secretly pinched Axel's arm to wake him up. After Axel realized, he finally corrected himself. "I mean, for work. I have another photo shoot for later. Can Olivia be my personal make-up artist for today?" "Pardon?" Jane still didn't seem to understand. "Yes, I feel attracted to Olivia's handiwork. So, for tonight's shoot, can Olivia not just be an assistant?" At that moment, quietly, Olivia curved her smile. The pull of that smile was noticed by Axel, making Axel also arch a faint smile. "Do you want to bring Olivia?" Jane asked. "Ah, but, sorry..." "Can't we use any make-up artist?" Axel cut Jane off. Jane looked puzzled for a moment. Jane thought about it, occasionally turning her face to Olivia. Although she didn't like it, Jane was finally forced to nod her head. "Okay. You can hire her services for tonight." Axel breathed a sigh of relief, returning Jane's nod. Looking at Olivia, Axel signaled for Olivia to follow. "Come on, Olivia. You can come with us," Jonathan said. Axel then showed Jane his phone screen. "I recorded our conversation earlier. So, if anyone asks where Olivia is, answer correctly that I hired her makeup services today. I warn you to tell people differently." Olivia raised both eyebrows. Especially Jonathan who did not expect that Axel would be like that. Jane blinked for a moment, then laughed awkwardly. "Oh my god. What did I do that for?" Pulling out his cell phone again, Axel gave a meaningful smile. "I don't know. I just felt responsible if something happened to Olivia. Especially since I asked for it," Axel explained very casually. Jane gave an awkward smile. "Oh my," she said, not daring to look into Axel's calm eyes. It was somehow more terrifying. "You may go, Olivia. Someone is waiting for your services." Olivia gave Jane a bow. Although she was pleased, a hint of distaste flickered across Olivia's face. But she couldn't do anything if a client wanted to use her services. As she stood next to Axel, Olivia felt her heart racing. Like there was something tickling. "Let's go, Olivia," Axel said with a sweet knot on his face. Olivia's throat tightened at that moment. How could she control herself around Axel?! *** Olivia really did not expect that what Axel said was inversely proportional to reality. Can you guess where Axel took her? "So, this is your new boyfriend that you haven't introduced to dad?" To Axel's father and introduced as lovers! "Yes, Father. I didn't tell you because I've been busy with brand shoots and US fashion week events," Axel explained so calmly. How could he behave like that in such an urgent situation?! When Axel's father turned to Olivia, Olivia gave a small nod. A faint curl of a smile appeared on her face. Olivia was nervous to death. Moreover, Axel's father's eyes seemed to be scanning her. "Dad, don't scare her by looking at her like that." Axel seemed to understand why Olivia was tense in her seat. "You..." Ignoring Axel's words, her father squinted. "Do you really love my daughter?" Of course. Olivia had been a fan of Axel for almost five years. Not fanatically so, but Olivia heard quite often where and when Axel's modeling schedule was. "Yes, Father. I love him very much," Olivia replied. "Can you hold yourself together during Axel's busy schedule?" It was Katherine, Axel's mother's turn to respond. Olivia's eyes shifted to Katherine. "Thank God I can, Mom. My job as a make-up artist sometimes allows me to meet him. So, we can take the time to talk when we meet." Axel watched Olivia who seemed to be trying to calm down. To be honest, Axel didn't mean it was rude to bring Olivia in front of her parents. Earlier, during the car ride, they had talked about this meeting together. Luckily, Olivia was one of those people who were quick to act. Axel could have chosen something else. But since he felt that Olivia knew him better than anyone else-because Olivia was a fan of his, Axel felt that there would most likely be a connection between the two of them. "I still can't believe that you're really in a relationship," Axel's father said. Neither Axel nor Olivia could react. For a few moments, they just looked at each other. The feeling of awkwardness enveloped them in an instant. Moreover, Axel's father's gaze squinted and watched them so intensely. As if he wanted to read the lies they were hiding. Although it was a bit difficult, Axel finally cleared his throat briefly. Neutralizing the awkward atmosphere as well as his own feelings. "We're serious, Father. How can we just pretend to be in a relationship?" Axel threw the question back with a faint smile. Olivia replied with a brief nod of her head. Unfortunately, Axel's father couldn't be trusted with just that. Her back straightened as she took a deep breath. Still giving Axel and Olivia an unsure expression. "Alright. In that case, when will you guys be planning the wedding?"