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

was starting to get anxious. Finally, he replied

commenced. Jacob, sitting beside Olivia, asked with a smile, “Olivia, what would you like

remained silent, unresponsive to

like some juice?” Jacob asked

mindful of the formal occasion, decided

He is majoring in finance, and he will be graduating soon. I hope you can take him

speaks so highly of him, he must be exceptional. It would be only natural for me to recommend him.”

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of charisma yet humbly spoke, “A toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back his glass, downing the

worry. She was well aware that Jacob couldn’t

manner had

across from them, remained Indifferent and watched the proceedings.

did not expect Tyler to agree to that so

whitening as she

could piece her thoughts together, Jacob filled his glass again and lifted it with a tremor of emotion in his

need for that. You’re still studying, and you have a

then turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his

to meet Jacob’s gaze. She avoided looking around and focused her attention on Tyler, who sat opposite

hers as well.

but Olivia felt like she was on

nobody dared to say anything about it. After

the hotel’s entrance. Looking in that direction, he saw

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