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

starting to get anxious. Finally, he replied

beside Olivia, asked with a smile, “Olivia, what

unresponsive to his questions.

juice?” Jacob

continued to be silent. Jacob, being mindful of the formal occasion, decided not to press

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

Mr. David speaks so highly of him, he must be exceptional. It would

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

well aware that Jacob couldn’t

such a manner had never been Jacob’s

across from them, remained Indifferent and watched the

to agree to that so easily. It caught him

whitening

glass again and lifted it with a tremor of emotion in his voice.

and you have a promising future ahead.

turned to Olivia with

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

met hers

like she was on pins and needles,

to say anything about

he got into the car, he heard a commotion at the hotel’s entrance. Looking in that direction, he saw Sophie dragging Olivia out while

Olivia?” Jacob asked, holding her