Part 84

Olivia continued to keep her distance from Ignazio, even at Rianna's pregnancy party. She deliberately avoided making eye contact with him. Olivia purposefully stayed away from family gatherings if Ignazio was there, even though, until now, such gatherings had been something she enjoyed.

In the time leading up to their trip to Manhattan, Olivia tried to find an opportunity to talk to Claire without visiting her residence or encountering Ignazio. The only chance she had was at Rianna's event.

After the party, Olivia asked Claire for some private time, and without much preamble, Claire invited her to talk in the Altezza office.

"What's the matter, Olivia?" Mrs. Claire asked without beating around the bush.

"Granny, there's something I need to tell you about Ayeleen," Olivia began the conversation.

"What is it?" Mrs. Claire asked in her calm tone.

"Ayeleen came to see me and said that she wants to marry Sir Ignazio." Olivia observed Claire's reaction, but as she always suspected, t