Chapter 187
Seeing Olivia take out her phone to make a call, Isabella's eyes widened and she instinctively stopped her.
"Olivia, wouldn't it be too sudden to contact him now?"
But Olivia just wanted Isabella to meet other men, hoping she might get interested and forget about that bad man Michael.
"Sudden?"
"If you delay for a few more years, your most precious youth will be wasted by Michael. Why not take the opportunity to meet a few more people while you're still young? You might meet someone you like."
Anyway, Olivia didn't think much of Michael.
Isabella had been married to him for three years, and she was almost driven crazy by him.
No matter how handsome or rich Michael was, if his heart wasn't with her, it was all in vain.
Isabella might as well find someone who treated her well, someone gentle and obedient, and she wouldn't have so many heartbreaks.
Olivia looked determined.
But Isabella felt a bit uneasy.
It wasn't that she didn't have the courage, but she really didn't have the energy to deal with it now.
Besides, Daniel was always watching her. If he found out she was seeing other men while still married, who knows if he would get so angry that he'd hit her with his cane.
"Olivia, forget it. I really don't have the thought right now. I just want to live a few peaceful days."
Maybe she had the energy before.
But ever since she met Michael and married him for these three years, it had almost extinguished all her passion and longing for love.
Seeing Isabella's indifferent look, Olivia couldn't help but sigh.
They say a good marriage nurtures like tending flowers, but now it seemed Michael was Isabella's poison. If she didn't divorce soon, she would drown in this toxic relationship.
"What's so good about Michael that made you have a crush on him for over ten years and insist on marrying him when you grew up?"
Olivia felt it wasn't worth it for Isabella.
But after all, it was Isabella's business. No matter how much Olivia cared, she couldn't make decisions for her.
"Do you think we are cursed by Cupid? Why is it that our love lives are so rough, and none of our crushes ever work out?"
Seeing Isabella in pain, Olivia couldn't help but think of her own tragic love with Atticus.
At least Isabella had pursued Michael and became his legal wife.
And her?
She had practically thrown herself at Atticus, and he still pushed her away!
In the end, she was the more miserable one.
She had liked Atticus for so many years, and she had never even had him once.
How unfortunate she was!
Isabella knew about Olivia's crush. Last time she drank, it was because of that man, but she didn't know that man was Atticus.
But she couldn't mention it.
As Olivia's friend, seeing her fall for a man thirteen years older, it was better not to encourage it.
Who knew if Atticus, being so much older, was a conman targeting young girls?
"Olivia, don't think like that. Life is long, and we will definitely find the right person for us."
"Really?"
With Isabella's comfort, Olivia hugged her tightly. The two women, both unlucky in love, could only find solace in each other.
Just as they were immersed in their sadness, Olivia's phone rang.
She wiped her tears, picked it up, and instantly felt less sad.
Now she was just angry.
Damn Kaylee, even at this time, she was thinking of assigning her work. She was a person, not a machine.
Even during her leave, she was being forced to take on tasks.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her expression change, Isabella asked curiously.
Olivia wordlessly handed her the phone. Isabella took it and saw the message from Kaylee.
"Olivia, I got you a chance to sing the ending song for the movie, but the condition is you have to improvise a new song based on the movie content and submit it for the competition. I heard many people are submitting songs, so you should give it a try too."
After reading it, although the request was a bit harsh, from Olivia's perspective, participating in the film and singing the ending song would greatly increase her exposure.
It would have a different impact in both the music and film circles.
She also had some knowledge of music and could handle simple songwriting and composing.
"Don't be angry. Kaylee is also trying to take advantage of the movie's popularity to increase your exposure. It's good for you too."
Of course, Olivia understood this, but she was currently on a break with Isabella.
With work, she wouldn't have the chance to accompany Isabella.
"Kaylee is increasing my exposure, but she doesn't treat me like a person. With such high-intensity work, I'm really afraid I might suddenly die one day."
"Don't say that. Tell me the movie's content roughly, and I'll help you compose. You write the lyrics. This way, it will be faster."
Isabella's words made Olivia sit up in surprise.
"Really, Isabella, you're willing to help me?"
Olivia knew Isabella's musical talent, but she had never revealed it in front of others.
She didn't want to push her.
She didn't expect Isabella to make an exception for her.
She was so touched.
Isabella smiled and nodded, "Really, don't forget I studied piano and composition with a famous teacher for a few years. Writing a song isn't difficult."
"But..."
Olivia felt a bit reluctant, "Forget it. You have a lot on your plate, and there's Michael. You're in a tougher spot than I am."
Isabella reassured her, "Emilio is helping me with the company, and as for Michael, hasn't he failed to find me so far?"
These days, she had been particularly peaceful, sitting on the balcony watching the sunrise and sunset every day.
If it weren't for Olivia's appearance, she would have found this life too monotonous.
"Ah, Isabella, you're simply an angel sent from heaven. I'm so lucky. I'll tell Kaylee to change the composer's name to yours, and we'll create together."
"I dare say this song will definitely amaze everyone."
They got to work immediately. The two of them went to the piano by the balcony. Isabella first listened to Olivia's recount of the movie's plot.
It was a tragic love story.
The male and female leads knew each other from childhood and promised to be together when they grew up. But when they met again, they were on opposing sides. They went through many hardships and misunderstandings, ultimately missing each other.
The story ended with the male lead standing alone by the sea, looking desolate.
Isabella quickly immersed herself in the story, her fingers touching the piano keys, and the sorrowful emotions flowed through her fingers, resonating with the notes in the air.
Olivia added details to the plot, her emotions also influenced by Isabella's music.
The two worked in perfect harmony, and a nameless piece of music floated through the room.
When the piece ended.
Isabella and Olivia both found inspiration in each other's emotions.
At that moment, a crisp applause came from the doorway.
Isabella looked over, surprised, "Atticus?"
Hearing the name, Olivia's body stiffened, and even turning her head became an unusually difficult task.
Her mind was left with only one thought.
Why is he here?