Chapter 1409

Olivia glanced briefly at Claude before looking away. That night, she stayed there as expected. By now, it didn't matter much where she stayed. Every place felt the same. She knew she had to get used to this new place, to make herself adjust. But the word "force" popped into her mind, making her shiver. A wave of discomfort ran through her body, and she noticed her arms were clammy with sweat. Force herself. It wasn't a pleasant thought. * The next morning, Olivia woke to the sound of people entering the house. Curious, she walked to the living room and saw a group of people standing there, each holding small jewelry boxes. Her past experiences with marriage made it easy for her to guess what was happening. She recognized the steps, the preparations. A cheerful voice cut through the quiet. It was Claude's secretary, Keira, smiling brightly. "Ma'am, Mr. Claude asked us to bring these for you to choose from. The dressmaker will also be here soon to take your measurements. The we