Chapter 1256


    Chapter 1256 Friends


    One had to concede that Albert possessed a silver tongue because his response sounded sincere and


    did not exert any pressure on the other party.


    Hence, Olivia now has a newfound respect for him. In her mind, she agreed with his statement


    because it was the proper way to make friends. Nobody would ever approach a stranger and casually


    dere their friendship. Also, being so forthright and direct would make him appear desperate, and


    nobody would be so naive as to fall for that. Isn''t it better if he stays this way? Moreover, I am not an


    ingratitude-filled woman. At this thought, she raised her ss again to Albert and River before


    everyone toasted and drank.


    When Albert ced his ss down, he said, "You guys don''t have to take what happened previously to


    heart. I''ll admit that I approached you with an ulterior motive before. It might be rted to how I was


    raised as I was taught to always be wary whenever meeting someone. However, after our interactions,


    I know you better now. I truly want to be your friend."


    Olivia smiled and said, "I must have made life hard for you with how strict I was with my definition of a


    friend."


    "It''s fine. I think you did fine." He chuckled and continued, "I have many people who stick by my side,


    most of whom are friends. Still, my friends will run faster than anyone else in times of danger. You''re


    right. Not everyone could be called a friend."


    After hearing this, Oliviaughed awkwardly. "I''m way too direct and not good with the social twists and


    turns. Rather than speaking with implied messages the entire time, I would rather set a proper


    boundary from the start. Those who wish to get close to me, to be my friend, would need to meet my


    requirements. It''s because I''m scared of being hurt and also because I''m not that good with social skills


    and words."


    Then, Albert returned her smile. If she genuinely thought shecked good social skills, she would be


    among a very small group of people deemed adept at it. "This is fine. You''re being honest and true to


    yourself. Being your friend feels safe."


    However, she winked at him yfully. "That''s true. While it''s hard to be my friend, all my friends


    will have no fear when interacting with me."


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    A polite smile spread across his lips and hinted, "It looks like I''ll have to work hard to be your friend."


    Olivia chuckled again and held up her ss. "You don''t have to work hard, my friend."


    Then, Albert stared at her in shock as joyful astonishment was painted over his face. "I passed your


    test?"


    "I''m not that unreasonable."


    After hearing this, he raised his ss as well. "I''m honored to be your friend."


    Later, she tipped her head back and downed the remaining wine in one gulp before grabbing the bottle


    to fill his ss.


    "I can do it myself," he hurriedly said.


    "Let me." Olivia filled up Albert''s and River''s sses before sitting back down. She then said to them,


    "Helping Jewel means helping me. Let me know if there''s anything I can help you with. I''ll do whatever I


    can."


    The instant she uttered those words, River reflexively turned to Albert. At that moment, realization


    struck his nked-out mind, and he finally understood what Albert meant when he said this might be


    their chance.


    Olivia was not someone they could force into something. Not only was it because she was not a


    pushover, but also because she had the backing of someone incredibly powerful like Eugene. Thus,


    they couldn''t use brute force and had to take a gentler approach. Still, how were they supposed to


    approach her?


    They had attempted to reason with her, but she proved to be as stubborn as she had imed.


    Nevertheless, despite how risky their actions were, they finally convinced her to ept a favor from


    them. That was all thanks to Albert''s forethought. Olivia''s offer was a clear invitation for them to


    mention the ne. It seemed like they might be able to head home one day.


    On the other hand, River''s eyes were sparkling brightly with hope as he nced at Albert, who had


    stayed silent the entire time. Why is Sir not saying anything? This is an incredibly rare chance.


    However...