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.

of Tyler’s subtle reaction, David asked,

he replied flatly, “It’s fine.” He then put down the

Jacob, sitting beside Olivia, asked with a smile,

silent, unresponsive to his questions.

some juice?” Jacob

Jacob, being mindful of the formal occasion, decided not to press

“Mr. Tyler, Jacob is 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 take him under your wing

a neutral expression. “If Mr. David speaks so highly of him, he must be exceptional. It would be only natural

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“A toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back

churned with worry. She was well aware that

a manner had never

Indifferent and watched the proceedings. He

Tyler to agree to that so easily. It caught

knuckles whitening as

and lifted it with a tremor of emotion in his voice. “Thank

you have a promising future ahead.

assured him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his eyes brimming with boundless optimism.

bring herself to meet Jacob’s gaze. She avoided looking around and focused her attention on Tyler,

eyes met hers as

room buzzed with lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she

raised his glass until the lunch ended, but nobody dared to say anything about it. After that, he left with people crowding him.

car, he heard a commotion at the hotel’s entrance. Looking in that direction, he

her hands as soon as