Chapter 1448

Claude could feel something was off. His eyes shifted toward Olivia. She stood silently, her face calm and cold, offering no response or objection to Katrina's sharp words. Gently, Claude asked, "Did something happen, Cathy?" Before Katrina could speak, Olivia answered simply, "Maybe I wasn't attentive enough in serving her." Claude frowned slightly at her response. Katrina scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm, "Attentive? Really? When did I ever ask you to serve me? All I wanted was a cup of tea. You refused, and now it's about not being attentive enough?" Olivia's expression didn't waver. "As your future daughter-in-law, I suppose I'm still learning the rules. I'm sorry for not meeting expectations. I'll make sure to do better next time." Her words might have been apologetic, but her tone lacked any trace of remorse. Katrina's smile tightened, her irritation clearly visible. "The daughter-in-law of the Pearces certainly isn't on the same level as the Harrises' standards. D