Everyone present knew that Olivia Foster was the Fosters' illegitimate daughter, who wasn't acknowledged and had only been brought back to the Fosters' house when she was ten years old.
Although Steve Burton was afraid that Olivia would be mistaken for the Burtons' illegitimate child, his words still alluded to Olivia's illegitimate status.
Olivia's complexion turned from red to pale in a flash. She tightly gripped her chopsticks, and her knuckles turned white from the force.
After all, it was the Fosters' scandal, and even Steve's fourth cousin, Madeleine, who had been maintaining a forced smile, saw her smile vanish.
Pointing out someone's defects in front of others is like slapping them in the face. The atmosphere within the room was tense, but the older generation in attendance was experienced and tried to ease the situation.
Among them, Steve's mother reacted most directly. She scolded Steve first, "Steve, what kind of language is that!"
