The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 10

Sophie’s father promptly stood up from his chair. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Tyler. My daughter said she’d bring a classmate along, but they’re late due to traffle. I hope you won’t mind.”

How would Tyler mind it since it was David Pearce? Being the gentleman he was, he replied, “Not at all. Having some younger people at the table can liven up the atmosphere.”

Turning to Olivia, Tyler beckoned, “Come here, Olivia.”

She walked over to the round table, calling out, “Tyler.”

Before David Pearce, Sophie’s father, could comprehend what was happening, Tyler walked toward Olivia, looking rather pleased as he stood beneath the chandelier.

Tyler introduced her to the people seated at the table, saying, “This is Olivia, Naomi’s sister.”

The mention of Naomi, the Harris family’s future daughter–in–law, prompted the people at the table

to make the connection.

to

David Pearce finally caught on to the situation. Sophie’s classmate was related to the person next to him, and she was Jacob’s girlfriend. He said to Tyler, “Shall I get a chair for Olivia?”

Tyler set down his wine glass and nodded in response.

David summoned an attendant to fetch a chair for Olivia, placing it next to Jacob.

Meanwhile, Tyler’s secretary poured wine for everyone, and Tyler began to wipe his hands with a napkin. He paused when he noticed David’s arrangement.

David asked, “Is this

to get anxious. Finally, he replied flatly, “It’s fine.” He then put

once Tyler did, and the lunch commenced. Jacob, sitting beside Olivia, asked with a smile, “Olivia, what would

remained silent, unresponsive to

juice?” Jacob asked further.

to be silent. Jacob, being mindful of the formal occasion, decided

an exceptional young man. He has consistently ranked at the top of his class. He is majoring in finance, and he will be graduating soon. I hope you can

David speaks so highly of him, he must

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toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back his glass, downing the wine

She was well aware that Jacob couldn’t

in such a manner had never been Jacob’s strong suit.

Indifferent and watched the proceedings. He said to his secretary, “Get it done.”

not expect Tyler to agree to that so easily. It caught him

whitening as she

again and lifted it with a tremor of emotion

have a promising future ahead. Just

Mr. Tyler,” Jacob assured him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his

herself to meet Jacob’s gaze. She avoided looking around and focused her

met hers as

with lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she was on pins and needles, isolated

ended, but nobody dared to

heard a commotion at the hotel’s entrance. Looking in that direction, he saw Sophie dragging Olivia out while Jacob was chasing after the latter.

we talk, Olivia?” Jacob asked, holding her hands as soon