The three men alternated between Croatian and English, engaged in a lively conversation. Initially, Ivana Bennett had been listening on the side.
Noticing that Olivia Parker wasn't particularly interested in the topic, she pulled her upstairs to chat.
"Well done!" Olivia sat down on the small sofa in her room, "You've already won over your parents and your brother so quickly. The count of your family really knows his way around."
"Who are you calling a count!" Ivana handed her freshly cut fruit, "He's a duke now, isn't he?"
"'He's a duke now!'" Olivia mimicked her tone, "I always thought Ivana was a tomboy, but it looks like I was wrong. You've completely turned into a lady now."
"I've always been a woman!" Ivana glared at her.
Olivia laughed and then extended her palm in seriousness. "Ivana, congratulations!"
"Thanks." Ivana shook her hand formally, then leaned back in her seat, letting out a soft sigh.
