The Beginning Of All Sins

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.”

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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?

when he heard that. Wasn’t she Naomi’s sister? Why was she now the daughter -in–law? What was going on?

hand trembled at the unexpected introduction by Ana, especially in front

tension, those who heard Ana’s announcement raised their glass and congratulated

well–wishes with a smile. Only Claude slowly averted his

Olivia.

soured after Claude’s arrival, prompting her to retire to

events unfolding between Maisy and

way back to

remarked, “We meet again.”

her relationship with Tyler

thought I’d bump into you here. You didn’t seem to be

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.

Claude to lower his head to