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?

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

unexpected introduction by Ana, especially in

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

their well–wishes with a smile. Only

Olivia.

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

the events unfolding between Maisy and Claude.

as Olivia made her way back to the hall, she unexpectedly

Claude remarked,

trembled, fearing Claude might disclose her relationship with Tyler

Oliva, he continued, “Never thought I’d bump into you here. You

him. She grasped his shirt and pleaded, “Claude, it’s not what you think. I can’t explain right now, but

Claude to lower his head