The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 9

The next morning, Mrs. Jones didn’t inquire about the details of the previous night when Olivia caine downstairs, nor did she ask where they had gone. She simply served her a bowl of soup.

Olivia was afraid that she would ask. The uneasiness of having her privacy invaded had been bothering her. She felt as if she had been exposed to the world, naked and vulnerable.

After finishing the soup, she said, “I’m going to school now.” She had taken leave earlier, and since it had ended yesterday, she needed to return to school.

“Alright, go ahead,” Mrs. Jones replied.

Olivia didn’t say anything more and left the house. She took a taxi to school while holding her phon

With her head down, she glanced at the screen. There was a phone number, and it displayed Tyler’s name. He had saved it in her phone last night for convenience, he had said.

She held onto her phone tightly.

Today, she had a physical education class, which was an elective. They ran laps on the field while the teacher blew the whistle. Olivia usually had good stamina, but today was different. She found herself panting after running just two laps.

She felt weak and tired.

Afterward, the teacher allowed them to do as they pleased.

Sophie Pearce, Olivia’s friend, caught up to her. She grabbed her shoulders and asked, “Is it true that you and Jacob have broken up?”

to hear Jacob’s name. She tried to leave, but

she stopped and replied,

reason to break up. Is it because

the contrary, she envied him. He had a peaceful

It did not have to be big. She would be happy that

to Sophie’s question. She was too exhausted. She

today, so she asked, “Do you want to have lunch with me? My parents are hosting a gathering with some

from a wealthy family in the banking industry, and she was considered a second- generation rich kid.

Chapter 9

had no interest in such events

saying, “Come on, Olivia. 68

Olivia reluctantly agreed, “Okay”

to lunch

arrived at the luxurious hotel, Olivia began to regret her decision. Unfortunately, Sophie didn’t give her a chance to

doors closed before Olivia could react, and she falled to notice the mysterious

Sophie’s face.

She had never attended such a gathering before, and anxiety coursed through her. “Forget it, Sophie. I don’t think I

“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Let me tell you, it’s a rare opportunity to

a dark wooden door. Olivia looked up

heard the noise.

chandelier hanging above it, and crystal clear wine glasses adorning the table. The people sitting around the table were