Chapter 104

Olivia, feeling anxious and apprehensive, instinctively took a step back upon seeing Claude. She wanted to create some distance between them.

However, Claude, disinterested in stirring up gossip, simply ignored her and remained smiling.

Attempting to maintain a cheerful atmosphere, Ana directed Olivia, saying, “Olivia, get Claude a glass of wine.”

Startled by her name being called, Olivia hurried to a table adorned with glasses of wine and silently handed one to Claude, avoiding eye contact.

As Claude accepted the glass, he briefly glanced at Olivia, his expression revealing nothing. Curiosity buzzed among the guests as Ana failed to introduce Olivia properly. Taking advantage of the situation, Ana addressed the crowd, “This is Olivia, my daughter–in–law.”

Maisy’s friends and their families were taken aback. Though aware of Tyler and Naomi’s broken engagement, the announcement caught them off guard. When did the future mistress of the house change?

Claude frowned a little when he heard that. Wasn’t she Naomi’s sister? Why was she now the daughter -in–law? What was going on? Puzzled, he stole another glance at Olivia.

Olivia’s hand trembled at the unexpected introduction by Ana, especially in front of Claude.

Unaware of the underlying tension, those who heard Ana’s announcement raised their glass and congratulated Olivia, assuming it was a joyous occasion.

Ana graciously accepted their well–wishes with a smile. Only Claude slowly averted his gaze from Olivia.

As the party resumed, Olivia continued to shadow Ana. However, Maisy’s mood soured after Claude’s arrival, prompting her to retire to her room for rest.

Olivia remained oblivious to the events unfolding between Maisy and Claude.

Later in the evening, as Olivia made her way back to the hall, she unexpectedly encountered Claude.

Approaching her, Claude remarked, “We meet again.”

Olivia trembled, fearing Claude might disclose her relationship with Tyler to Sophie.

Hearing no reply from Oliva, he continued, “Never thought I’d bump into you here. You didn’t seem to be in a good mood yesterday.”

Olivia looked up at him. She grasped his shirt and pleaded, “Claude, it’s not what you think. I can’t explain right now, but please don’t tell Sophie about this. Help me keep this a secret…”

Olivia’s voice was barely audible, forcing Claude to lower his head to hear her clearly. They whispered closely to each other.

That night, Tyler arrived at Harris Residence and, upon entering the corridor, spotted two figures in the front garden.

It was Olivia and Claude,