Chapter 51: The Mischievous Little Dog

Alison could still feel the taste of Oliver lingering in her mouth, making her lose all appetite. She desperately wanted to rinse her mouth, but doing so at White Manor would seem strange. Noticing Aristine’s concern for her, Alison remembered the past and, after a moment of silence, asked, “Aristine, have you ever had any unpleasant encounters with Oliver?” “Oliver is the heir of the White family, and he’s now fully handling all the family affairs. He’s a competent leader, calm and wise in all matters. Why would we have any issues? What do you mean by that?” Aristine’s response left Alison momentarily stunned. She quickly regained her composure, smiling as she explained, “Oh, it’s nothing. I was just curious why you’re always managing the business in France.” Hearing her explanation, Aristine relaxed a little. “It’s because my father used to be in charge of the business in France, so Uncle Oliver entrusted it to me.” Alison was surprised, having never known this reason before. Sh