One year ago, Olivia would definitely have been flustered, but after her experience in the Imperial Senate Hall, she had discarded many unrealistic fantasies and had become much more pragmatic.
She had discerned the hidden meaning in Cassius's words—Red Dragon did not truly wish to declare war on the Melwood Clan but was offering an exit.
Cassius had said, "if Jennies's actions represent the will of the Melwood Clan" instead of "Jennies's actions are the will of the Melwood Clan."
Olivia pondered for a moment, then lowered her head and said solemnly:
"Apologies, Cassius, I apologize on behalf of the Melwood Clan. The earlier incident was not the will of the clan; it's just that my aunt is... somewhat stubborn and has some misunderstandings about you. Please forgive her."
Jennies, pinned under Cassius's claw, also realized this and quickly defended herself:
