Madeline clenched her fist into a ball while watching them from where she was seated. She dragged in a breath as her attention was pulled back to Raymond. All she could do was grimace inwardly while sending him a small smile as the guests congratulated them.
Olivia minded her business on her seat. As a Princess, she was supposed to mingle with guests. What Princess? They never accepted her as one all her life, so she saw no reason why she should do that.
A seat was pulled, making her snap out of her thought. Olivia raised her eyes only for it to meet with her step-brother's. She wanted to sneer and move away from her seat, but his voice made her pause.
"May I have a word with you?" Nathaniel asked in a polite manner. He noticed that Olivia was not comfortable with him around. But he wanted to speak to her.
Olivia relaxed on her seat and she sent him an idle gaze. "What is the matter?"