Chapter 33 A Lingering Fear

Oliver had already guessed that this was the question she wanted to ask, ever since he saw her looking at the pictures on the computer earlier. So he wasn't surprised, and he calmly replied, "I don't know the secret behind it, but it's a necklace that has caused quite a stir in the underworld. So, I advise you once again, it's best to hand over the necklace to me to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"If you don't know its meaning, why do you insist on obtaining it?" Flora didn't understand.

"I can't tell you that," Oliver said, staring at her. "Just remember that it's a curse, and as I've said before, I'm willing to bear that curse for you."

"I didn't lie to you. I don't know where I put the necklace. I had no idea it held so many secrets, so..."

"So you just lost it haphazardly?" Oliver frowned and then asked, "Tell me, where did you get it from?"

"My...my classmate gave it to me. She didn't know anything about it either, she just gave it to me," Flora answered honestly. Not wanting him to