Chapter 298
The Beginning Of All Sins
Tyler stopped asking. He had lost interest.
Olivia went to the Pearcesâ event with Ana. The hotel where it was held was luxurious and full of people.
Ana was their VIP, and family members greeted them warmly as soon as they arrived. Olivia didnât know who these people were, but someone called out to Ana, which made Olivia think they might be Claudeâs parents.
Ana smiled a little when she saw them, not seeming too surprised to be greeted this way. âKatrina, Jordan.â
They shook hands enthusiastically, seemingly close. But the warm moment was brief, and they quickly let go of each otherâs hands.
Katrina said, âThank you for coming, Ana. The 20th anniversary is also to celebrate Claude taking charge of Yancey Bank.â
Ana seemed a bit proud and not too excited, just giving a faint smile and saying, âWeâre too excited, just giving a faint smile and saying, family, so no need for such formal welcomes.â
Jordan Pearce, the president of Yancey Bank and Claudeâs father, sighed. âClaude wasnât thinking clearly back then.â
Everyone felt the tension when he said that. Even Olivia herself felt awkward.
But Ana quickly moved on and said, âCongratulations on the 20th anniversary,â ending the topic right there.
Katrina and Jordan didnât say anything more, and everyone around, dressed up nicely, didnât want to dwell on past issues.
âLetâs go, Ana. Letâs sit over there.â
Naturally, Ana followed the coupleâs lead. Olivia, a bit lost in thought, was noticed by Katrina who asked, âYou must be Olivia?
Startled, Olivia looked to Ana for guidance.
Ana made the introductions, âThis is Mr. Jordan and Ms. Katrina. This is your first time meeting them, isnât it?â
Cluster 208 Olivia turned to them and greeted politely, âHello, Mr. Jordan and Ms. Katrina.â
They looked pleased to meet her.
âTylerâs wife is quite polite and wellâmannered,â Katrina mentioned to Ana.
Ana agreed, smiling, âSheâs fine, definitely pollte.â
Olivia wasnât good at small talk, especially on such an occasion. After a brief exchange, they focused on leading Ana away and didnât linger on Olivia.
Following behind, Oliviaâs attention was caught by a familiar voice. Just a few steps. ahead, she heard, âUncle, Aunty.â
Looking in the direction of the volce, she saw Sophie and Jacob standing there, holding hands.
âOlivia?â Sophie called out to her.