I’m Someone Else

Chapter 384

Ophelie couldn’t take it anymore and mocked, “Hey, dude. If your eyes aren’t working, why don’t you donate them to people who need them? Old man? What made you think he’s an old man? Even if his brows were white, he’d still be younger than you.”

“Hmm?” The five men were stunned. It was only then did they notice Ophelie standing beside Thomas.

“Little girl, you’re quite clever with your words. Do you want to be beaten up like that old man?”

“By you guys?” She snickered. “All of you are just all talk and no action!”

Everyone glared at her furiously and wondered what gave her the guts to be so daring as she was only just slightly prettier than an ordinary girl.

“Let’s go.” Thomas didn’t want to waste his time with that bunch of university students anymore and motioned for Ophelie to follow him into the office building.

“Go where? You’re not going anywhere until you give us an explanation!” The five university students stood before Thomas and blocked his path. They wouldn’t let him go especially after he had whacked their friend.

“Scram!” The thin ice that was Thomas’ patience had well and truly evaporated as he suddenly released his aura.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The five male students had never experienced this and stumbled backward. At that moment, Thomas was no longer a human in their eyes. To them, he was like a beast that would take their lives at any moment.

Thomas coldly swept his gaze across them before leading Ophelie into the Keyshire Property office.

“What do I have you for? Don’t you see the people blocking the door? Why aren’t you taking action? Get them off the property now!” Thomas shouted at a security guard before stomping away.

Cold sweat immediately covered the forehead of that security guard. Things were bad if Thomas ever got angry. Every employee of Keyshire Property knew to not cross him as it was practically an unspoken rule to avoid angering the man.

Thus, the security guard immediately started to drive the students away since Thomas had given the orders himself.

“Mr. Clifford, you’re back just in time! These presents are for you.”

Thomas entered his office to see it filled to the brim with flower baskets and pennants while Molly was busy arranging them.

“What are these?” He was rendered speechless. Where did all these come from? I can’t even walk in my own office.

Molly laughed as she explained to him that the presents were sent over by the students from Irieson’s University of Technology waiting below. They specifically said that it was for Thomas. The university was doing this to get on Thomas’ good side. The students also mentioned that they wanted to meet Thomas to express their gratitude. Molly initially had no intention of accepting these presents, but the students were earnest and very enthusiastic. If she refused, there was no way she could resume her work. So, she had no choice but to accept the gifts. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Thomas was stunned. So, the people at the entrance are students from Irieson’s University of Technology? Those brats are here to see me?

“Return these to them and tell them that I will not be accepting any of these. Also, tell them to never come by ever again!” he ordered sternly.

Senior? They have got to be pulling my leg. I was admitted during my SAT(s) and didn’t even attend a day of class at the university. I’m not their senior. What a joke!

“That’s… Are you sure?” Molly was in a dilemma. This was a good opportunity Olivia tried very hard to obtain. So, it was a good sign that students of Irieson’s University of Technology came to butter up to Thomas. This means that Thomas’ dark history would never be brought up again. She also heard that the university had discussed awarding Thomas with an honorary bachelor’s degree certificate.

“What did I say? Just do exactly as I told you to.”

“Alright.” Molly nodded at his resolute tone. Then, she took out her phone and called the administrative department.

Finally, Thomas turned around to leave the office. He leaned against the window in the corridor as he smoked and looked at the students below coldly.

He didn’t have a good impression of those students. To be more specific, he didn’t like Irieson’s University of Technology. When he was down in the dumps, they treated him as if he was a sinner and labeled him a traitor. Yet, they had the gall to get on his good side when he had become successful. Did none of them have the word ‘shame’ in their personal dictionaries?

If Olivia hadn’t managed to obtain the collaboration with the university, would these students still come running to him to thank him and address him as their senior?

This was like the saying: in times of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in times of adversity, not one amongst twenty.

Soon after, a group of people from the administrative department arrived at Thomas’ office to help Molly clear out the presents.

Ophelie leaned against the corridor’s wall and scrutinized Thomas as scenes from what happened at the entrance played in her mind.

Thomas is so manly. He has such a commanding charisma. It’s no wonder Olivia’s so enchanted by him. Ophelie decided that Thomas would be her brother-in-law and that no one would ever replace him.

Thomas returned to his office after taking a smoke and pondered about the matter of setting up the Clifford Family. Then, he sent a message to Quincy to inform him that he was going to officially establish the Clifford Family in three days.

“Olivia, I missed you so!” Thomas turned his head to see Ophelie draping herself over Olivia, who just came back, like a koala bear.

Olivia smiled and patted Ophelie’s head dotingly. “Ophelie, why don’t you stay with me from now on? Don’t go, please.”

Ever since Harrison sent her to Capitalis, she had lost all trust in the Denver Family.

It didn’t matter if Harrison was Olivia’s grandfather. He still pushed her into a fire under the disguise that it was for her own good. If it weren’t for Thomas’ influence, she would have been assaulted by Gunnar.

“Are you sure, Olivia? Won’t I disturb you and Thomas if I stay?” Ophelie replied cheekily.

“Hey! Stop it!” Olivia flushed crimson at her teasing.

“Hehe!”

However, Thomas wasn’t listening to their conversation as he was busy writing down the things he needed and the procedures to set up the Clifford Family.

It was nighttime by the time they were all done with their work. Thomas strode out of the office trailing behind Olivia and Ophelie. As they exited the entrance of the building, the group of students from before gathered around them.

“Miss Pearson, where’s our senior?”

“That’s right. Where is Thomas? We really want to meet him.”

The students were initially driven away by the security guard and stood on the opposite street. Alas, they were dissatisfied when Molly instructed employees of Keyshire Property to return their gifts. So, they grabbed onto her arm and refused to let her leave until Thomas was willing to see them.