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.

Tyler’s subtle reaction, David asked,

to get anxious. Finally, he replied flatly, “It’s fine.” He then put down the

commenced. Jacob, sitting beside Olivia, asked with

remained silent, unresponsive to his

you like some juice?” Jacob asked

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

“Mr. Tyler, Jacob is 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

highly of him, he must be exceptional. It would be only natural for

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

She was well aware that Jacob couldn’t hold his liquor.

a manner had never been Jacob’s strong suit.

seated across from them, remained Indifferent and watched the proceedings.

Tyler to agree to that so easily. It

knuckles whitening as she pondered

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

still studying, and you have a promising future ahead. Just focus on doing well,” Tyler advised.

Jacob assured him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia with rosy cheeks, his eyes brimming with

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

met hers as well.

with lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she

to say

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

Jacob asked, holding her hands as soon as he reached