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

glanced at David, who was starting to get anxious. Finally, he replied flatly, “It’s fine.” He then put

Jacob, sitting beside Olivia, asked with a

silent, unresponsive to

juice?” Jacob

mindful of the formal

He has consistently ranked at the top of his class. He is majoring in

David speaks so highly of him, he

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

well aware that Jacob couldn’t

manner had never been Jacob’s strong suit.

Indifferent and watched the proceedings. He

to agree to that so easily. It caught him completely

knuckles whitening as she pondered Tyler’s motives.

it with a tremor of emotion

you have a promising future

will, Mr. Tyler,” Jacob assured him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia

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

met hers as

with lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she was on pins and needles,

lunch ended, but nobody dared to

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

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