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, “Is this arrangement

David, who was starting to get anxious. Finally, he

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

silent, unresponsive to his questions.

like some juice?” Jacob asked further.

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

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

of him, he must be exceptional. It would be only

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“A toast

was well aware that Jacob couldn’t hold

a manner had never

remained Indifferent and watched the proceedings.

expect Tyler to agree to that so

knuckles whitening

filled his glass again and lifted it with a tremor of emotion in his voice. “Thank you

need for that. You’re still studying, and you have a promising future ahead. Just focus on doing well,”

turned to Olivia with

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

eyes met hers as

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 anything

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

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