Chapter 1298

Olivia saw Claude hold the umbrella for her, but she quickened her pace toward the hotel lobby, leaving him standing alone under the rain. Claude didn't seem bothered; he calmly walked to the lobby on his own. When they reached their room, it was still raining. The hotel was in a city known for its heavy rains, and from the top floor, they could hear the downpour hitting the windows hard. Lightning flashed across the sky, lighting up the room and casting a pale glow on their faces as they stood in the doorway. Olivia didn't linger; she went straight inside. The presidential suite looked exactly the same as when she had last left it, as if it had been waiting for her return. But she didn't react to the familiar surroundings. Instead, her attention was drawn to a small, shiny object on the vanity. It was a ring—the same ring she had left behind. Claude noticed her staring and walked over. Picking up the ring, he looked at her and said, "Do you know why I left this ring here, Cathy?