Chapter 1020

Claude quickly tapped in the passcode and reached for the door handle, but before he could open it, the door swung open from the inside. Standing there was someone Claude hadn't expected to see. The man's expression was serious as he stared at Claude. A heavy silence filled the space. A flood of thoughts rushed through Claude's mind, but he managed a smile. "Tyler, what are you—" Tyler looked composed and simply replied, "I had something to discuss with Ms. Catherine." He didn't linger to chat with Claude and walked out the door. After Tyler left, Claude finally looked into the room and saw Olivia approaching. She stood in the middle of the room and said, "Claude." Claude stepped inside, his eyes fixed on her. Olivia was dressed neatly, standing there with her heels on, the same ones she had kicked off just moments before. Calmly, she said, "Tyler came to talk to me about Lucian. I just got back not too long ago." Claude noticed the strong scent of alcohol in the room and on her