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.

reaction, David asked, “Is this

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

sitting beside Olivia,

silent, unresponsive to

like some juice?” Jacob

silent. Jacob, being mindful of the formal occasion,

up, “Mr. Tyler, Jacob is an exceptional young man. He has consistently ranked at the top of his class. He is majoring in finance, and

a neutral expression. “If Mr. David speaks so highly of him, he must be

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air of charisma yet humbly spoke, “A toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back

with worry. She was well aware that Jacob couldn’t hold his liquor.

manner had never been Jacob’s strong

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

to agree to that so easily. It caught him completely

knuckles whitening as

lifted it with a tremor of emotion in his voice. “Thank you so much,

a promising future ahead. Just focus on doing

turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his eyes brimming

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

met hers as

room buzzed with lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she was on pins and needles, isolated in her discomfort.

raised his glass until the lunch ended, but nobody dared to say

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

her hands as soon