Chapter 1021

Olivia sat in silence, her head hanging low, with her hand resting on the armrest. Her mood was terrible. Claude crouched close to her and placed a comforting hand on her thigh. "Lucian just hasn't gotten used to being around you yet." "I know," Olivia replied, her voice trembling. "But he didn't have to… pretend…" A tear slid down her cheek. "He didn't have to say all that." Claude gently wiped the tear from her face. "Hey, it's okay. It's going to be okay." * Tyler entered the car with such a grim and hostile expression that even the chauffeur noticed it in the rearview mirror. "S-Sir, are we going back home?" Tyler didn't respond. The driver grew more nervous, glancing back at his boss, waiting anxiously. His heart pounded until Tyler finally said, "Let's go." The driver relaxed. "Yes, sir." * Claude was still focused on comforting Olivia, who was sobbing in his arms. He didn't have time to think about anything else. Suddenly, there was a buzz at the door. Olivia stopp