Chapter 556

The employee who drenched Olivia's dress said, "Thank you." Alisa left the room after confirming that everything was okay. Olivia remained seated, waiting, as the employee attempted to soak up the water with a dry towel. Suddenly, the back door swung open. At the sound, Olivia turned her head and quickly rose from her seat, her nerves evident as she observed the newcomer. It was a man she had encountered once before. Her gaze flickered from the door to the man. Claude, too, was looking at her intently. Feeling uneasy, Olivia instinctively backed away until she felt the wall behind her. He tried to gauge if she recognized him, but her eyes betrayed no emotion. Olivia gripped the curtain behind her, her guard up, and glanced at the employee, who remained motionless under her gaze. Then, Claude called out her name, "Olivia." Her reaction mirrored that of a startled puppy, but she remained silent, unable to speak. Claude's voice broke the silence again. "Olivia." This time, h