Chapter 15: Plotting

Gina, Olivia’s stepmother, sat in the elegantly decorated living room, observing Lorry Wilson as he paced back and forth, his face etched with frustration. The recent events surrounding Olivia’s unexpected marriage had stirred a tempest within the family, and Gina found herself caught in the crossfire of Lorry’s schemes. “Lorry, darling, perhaps it’s time to reconsider your approach,” Gina suggested, her tone measured. “Getting worked up about Olivia’s marriage won’t change anything. We should focus on salvaging what we can from this situation.” Lorry stopped pacing and turned to face Gina, his expression a mix of desperation and defiance. “Salvage? How can I salvage anything when my own daughter defies me and marries without my consent? It’s a stain on the family name!” Gina, ever the pragmatic strategist, calmly responded, “Lorry, sometimes we need to adapt to the circumstances. Instead of trying to undo Olivia’s marriage, consider using it to our advantage. If she’s married