Chapter 1821

After about twenty minutes in the car, Olivia got out as soon as it stopped at the gates of Sandalwood Palace. The security guard on duty saw her, and in that instant, any trace of sleepiness left his face. He jumped up from his chair, eyes wide, staring at her. Olivia stood at the gate. She didn't move, didn't speak, and didn't ask for it to be opened. But the guard, seeing her like this, quickly operated the electric gate, swinging the heavy iron doors wide. Once the gate opened, Olivia still said nothing. She simply walked forward. Inside the house, the lights were still on, and many maids were still awake. The moment Olivia appeared at the front steps, the maids in the living room saw her. A group of them came out, led by Mary. Mary stood on the steps, looking at Olivia. Her eyes were filled with worry, and maybe tears. After a moment, she spoke in a trembling voice, "Ma'am..." Her voice seemed to echo in the quiet night, like a ribbon fluttering in the wind. But Olivia didn