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?”

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

and replied, “Yes.”

break up. Is it because

never complained about Jacob. On the contrary, she envied him. He had a peaceful and

after getting married to him. It did not have to be big. She would be

didn’t say anything in response to Sophie’s question. She was too exhausted. She panted as she made her way to a nearby chair

to have lunch with me? My parents are hosting a gathering with some influential

in the banking industry, and she was considered a second- generation

Chapter 9

interest in such

Sophie persisted, shaking her and saying, “Come on, Olivia. 68 with

other option, Olivia

lunch together at noon.

to regret her decision. Unfortunately, Sophie didn’t give her a chance to back out, dragging Olivia into the elevator

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

Sophie’s face.

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

forcefully pulled her along and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Let me tell you, it’s a rare opportunity to meet these powerful tycoons.

Olivia could object further, Sophie opened a dark wooden door. Olivia looked

heard the noise.

crystal clear wine glasses adorning the table. The people sitting around the table were of