She wasn't agreeing with her adoptive mother's wishes to please her; Olivia was trying to protect the fragile peace of mind she had left.
Once the wedding was behind her, she would finally have the freedom to live life on her terms. Until then, she had to endure this psychological torment. Olivia vowed to herself that this would be the last time she would be manipulated like a marionette by her controlling parents.
The following day, she had a lunch appointment with her future husband's parents.
It was a welcome relief that Mr. and Mrs. Hilton couldn't attend at the last minute. An urgent issue had arisen with one of their auction houses, requiring immediate attention as millions were at stake.
The Hilton family was known for their diverse business ventures like car dealerships, retai
