Aurora nodded in compliance. She also raised an important topic and they trashed it out there before the meeting was dismissed.
For the rest of the day, Aurora worked seamlessly without any obstructions as Olivia didn't report to work. After an eventful day at work, she returned home to prepare for the state banquet.
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Towards early evening, Olivia and Stella dressed up and left for the Scott family's main residence. As soon as they arrived, they stepped out of the car and matched towards the building and were welcomed by the butler who led them inside the house.
Arriving at the living room, Olivia and Stella met Owen's parents already sitting on one couch, waiting for them.
"Good evening, Mrs. Patricia, Mr. Richard," Stella greeted, automatically putting a distance between them before settling down on the sofa. Olivia followed her lead and greeted Owen's parents, but her tone was more casual compared to the edge in her mother's tone.
