Chapter 1405

Claude chuckled softly, lifting his glass to clink with everyone's. After lunch, Olivia left the Pearce residence noticeably drunk, leaning heavily on Claude for support as they walked out. During the meal, she unknowingly drank more wine than she intended. With her low tolerance, it didn't take long for the alcohol to overwhelm her. Claude held her steady and kept murmuring, "Take it slow," guiding her carefully. Olivia, dizzy and disoriented, found it hard to stay upright. Still, his calming words helped her focus just enough to avoid stumbling. When they reached the car, Keira approached and asked, "Sir, should we head back to ma'am's hotel?" Even Keira had started calling Olivia "Ma'am," a change that didn't go unnoticed. Claude hesitated, his expression thoughtful. After a pause, he answered, "No, let's go to my place." Keira blinked, a hint of surprise crossing her face. She didn't question the decision, though, and helped Claude settle Olivia into the car. Olivia slumped