Chapter 172
Olivia belatedly realized that there was still a banquet to organize. A
feeling of apprehension filled her as she asked, âWho did you invite?"
âNo one you know. Oh, maybe one or two you might be acquainted
with,â Tyler replied. âDo you have any names in mind? If so, give me
alist.â
âNo, I don't have anyone in mind.â
âAlright. I'll invite a few people we both know then,â Tyler said before
leaving.
Olivia watched him go, perplexed. What was that supposed to mean?
âSend an invitation to Claude Pearce,â Tyler ordered his assistant.
âGot it. Should we inform the Pearces about Olivia's new identity? It
would save us some trouble from misunderstandings.â
Tyler's expression turned cold. âDid I ask for your opinion?â
Tyler rarely scolded his staff. The assistant was reminded of her
blunder at the hospital. âSorry, that
was my mistake,â she stammered. âUm, Mrs. Jones asked when the
IVF procedure will start.â
âAfter the banquet,â Tyler decided, hoping to avoid appearing
impatient.
But the Joneses, as it turned out, were more impatient than expected.
âThey donât want to wait until then. They've been pressing us, and even
the hospital,â the assistant informed, sensing that her boss was
hesitating. âI donât think we can drag on any longer, Mr. Tyler.â
Tyler closed his eyes, frowning. After a while, he said, âAlright, let's
move the banquet date forward.â
Claude had considered calling Olivia to check on her, but before he
could, a maid delivered a letter. An invitation from the Harrises. For a
wedding banquet.â
âA... banquet?â
Whose wedding was it? Wasn't Naomi still unwell?
He opened the letter and fell silent as he read its contents. Sophie
descended the stairs just then and asked, âWhat's that?"
She poured herself a glass of water. âAlso, are you interested in Olivia
or something?"
Claude crumpled the invitation in his hand, startling Sophie.
Chapter 172
The next morning, Oliviaâs mind was in turmoil. She remained holed up
in her room, not once venturing downstairs.
She sat on her bed, lost in her thoughts, even after the maids had
prepared breakfast.