Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly) novel Chapter 1283

Brenda let out a sigh of relief when she found nothing was amiss with Olivia's makeup.

"You look alright. You've fixed your lipstick, haven't you?"

"Yes." Olivia put the lipstick and mirror into her bag then said, "Let's head in."

"Sure."

Because of the false alarm, Brenda soon forgot about Sam and got out of the car with Olivia. As they walked toward the hotel, she reminded Olivia, "This birthday banquet is unlike before. Your uncle has invited many guests, so you must be on your best behavior. You must show them that although your dad and I have only one daughter, you're as excellent as them or even better, understand?"

Olivia replied, "Mom... Why should I compare myself to others? I don't want to, and I don't care."

"Silly girl, who said anything about comparing? We want you to make us proud. You're our only daughter. You have to carry the responsibility."

"Oh." Olivia sighed. She found it tiring.

As they walked, they saw a few people coming toward them. Olivia thought they looked familiar

from afar.

Brenda was about to ask if Olivia knew them when she heard, "Isn't that Ollie?"

Brenda turned toward the direction of the voice, and her expression turned gloomy.

"It's your Auntie Janet, Mavis, and the rest."

Mavis Jenkins?

Hearing that name, Olivia felt that her mood was spoiled.

Mavis was the same age as her. Back when they were in school, she liked to compare with Olivia and steal her things, even if they weren't Olivia's.

Whatever that Olivia had, Mavis wanted. Anyhow, she just wanted to prove herself badly.

Back in high school, there was a boy who was great in all aspects. He pursued Olivia, but she was occupied with other things. Apart from eating at the cafeteria, she would be reading various literature. She would read even after school.

Therefore, all the love letters the boy sent became Olivia's bookmarks in the end.

When Mavis heard about it, she started pursuing the boy. After she captured the boy's heart with ease, she flaunted in front of Olivia.

Olivia was speechless when she heard that from Mavis.

Later, during their school anniversary, Olivia signed up for the school's marathon under the class president's encouragement, and Mavis immediately signed up too when she found out.

Anyway, as long as Olivia was there, Mavis would be too.

What was more, Mavis would perform better than Olivia every time. Then she would flaunt in front of her.

Of course, Mavis would bring them up in front of Marilyn. As time went by, Marilyn naturally thought Olivia was useless.

Everything Mavis did was better than Olivia, and that she was beneath her in every aspect.

It was only until Olivia started writing stories at home after graduating that Mavis finally couldn't do anything.

More importantly, Olivia had a slim waist and a pair of long legs. She looked even taller in this dress.

Mavis was already jealous when she saw how great Olivia's figure was from afar. However, she became smug when she realized Olivia was merely wearing a simple dress.

"Yeah, Ollie. We're already working, so the clothes you buy will have to be branded. Only then you'll look presentable. You must have bought this online, haven't you?"

"Huh?" Olivia exclaimed. "Must I wear branded stuff now that I'm working? Who made such a rule?"

Hearing their conversation, Brenda couldn't help frowning. She turned to look at Olivia's dress.

The dress was of high quality, both in fabric and design. It was impossible to be able to buy it with little money. However, she had never heard of the brand before either.

"Of course, it's not a rule. But as a member of the Jenkins family, you're wearing something so cheap to Grandma's birthday banquet. Do you not have regard for our grandmother?" Mavis snickered, then patted Olivia's shoulder as she said, "Or is it that your income is not promising? I heard freelance authors have a low income, and you'd have to rely on your family to survive."

Then, Mavis looked at Brenda. "Ollie is so insensible. Auntie Brenda, you must have it hard."

The corner of Olivia's mouth couldn't help but twitch. She really wanted to ask if she was an idiot.

"You loved to compete when we were in school. Who would've thought you'd still like to do it after we haven't seen each other for such a long time?"

At that thought, Olivia smiled nonchalantly and said softly, "Yeah, she sure has it hard. But Mavis, look at you. You're already working for so long; why are you still so bad at talking? How are you still able to survive in your workplace with that mouth?"

To everyone's surprise, Olivia suddenly fought back.

What was more, she did it in front of her aunt. Apart from Olivia, everyone was flabbergasted.