The clock read a little past seven in the evening when the car carrying Olivia pulled up in front of the mansion.

As soon as she stepped out, Thomas, the butler, was already waiting by the door.

"Good evening, Mrs. Olivia," he said, opening it with practiced elegance. "Mr. Frederick is in the living room."

Olivia stopped for a second, surprised.

"Liam's grandfather is here?" she asked, a flicker of alarm in her voice.

"Yes, ma'am. He arrived about forty minutes ago and said he would wa