All Three Against One

The dining room of the Swift family residence was filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, buttered croissants, and an assortment of breakfast dishes arranged neatly on the long mahogany table.

Ivy, seated comfortably with a cup of cappuccino in her manicured hands, sighed dramatically. "You know, Mum," she started, setting her cup down with a soft clink, "we should make some plans for Christmas. It's only a few days away, and it would be depressing to sit around doing nothing."

Damien, casually cutting into his omelet, hummed in agreement. "That's true. We should at least do something."

But before Ivy could continue, Olivia—who had been uncharacteristically silent—slowly placed her fork down with a sharp clatter. Her gaze lifted, cold and piercing.