The news should have thrilled Oliver. But instead of the lofty joy of vengeance, Oliver was gripped with an overwhelming sensation of disappointment. He tried to smile, for Daphne's sake. Certainly he didn't want her thinking that he was ungrateful for her efforts and her brother's unknowing sacrifice. Simply, Oliver needed confirmation that it was indeed Eddi Carmichael on the other end of the proverbial rope.
'That's awful,' Oliver replied with a cheeky wink, 'I wonder what would have him doing a thing like that.'