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.

subtle reaction, David asked, “Is this arrangement

was starting to get anxious. Finally, he

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

remained silent, unresponsive

you like some juice?” Jacob asked further.

mindful of the formal occasion, decided not to

his class. He is majoring in finance, and

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

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

well aware that Jacob

a manner had never been Jacob’s strong

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

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

her knuckles whitening as she

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

and you have a promising future ahead. Just

then turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his eyes brimming with boundless

gaze. She avoided looking around and focused her attention on Tyler, who sat

eyes met hers as well.

she was on pins and needles, isolated

nobody dared to say anything about it. After that, he left

the hotel’s entrance. Looking in that direction, he saw Sophie dragging Olivia out

Jacob asked, holding her