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

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

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

remained silent, unresponsive to his

you like some juice?” Jacob asked further.

to be silent. Jacob, being mindful of the formal

young man. He has consistently ranked at the top of his class. He

speaks so highly of him, he must be

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his glass with an air of charisma yet humbly spoke, “A toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back his glass, downing the wine in one

She was well aware

in such a manner had never been Jacob’s

them, remained Indifferent and watched the proceedings. He

to agree to that so easily.

knuckles whitening

thoughts together, Jacob filled his glass again and lifted it with a

no need for that. You’re still studying, and you have a promising future ahead. Just focus on doing

Mr. Tyler,” Jacob assured him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his eyes

around and focused her attention on Tyler,

eyes met hers as well.

but Olivia felt like she was on pins and needles, isolated in her

the lunch ended, but nobody dared to say anything about it.

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

asked, holding her hands as