Before Olivia could respond, a staff member approached discreetly.

“Mr. Liam, your grandfather is waiting for you in the ballroom.”

Liam nodded.

Olivia turned toward him and brushed a quick kiss against his lips.

“We’ll talk later,” she said softly.

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In the parking garage beneath Barbara’s penthouse, Victor turned off the engine.

He remained still for a few seconds, taking a deep breath before unfastening his seatbelt.

“Delivery complete, Miss Ungrateful,” he said, opening the door and noddi