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

get anxious. Finally, he replied flatly, “It’s

sitting beside Olivia, asked with a smile, “Olivia, what would you like to

unresponsive

you like some juice?” Jacob asked

silent. Jacob, being mindful of the

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

glanced at him with a neutral expression. “If Mr. David speaks so highly of him, he must be exceptional.

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

was well aware

manner had

Indifferent and watched the proceedings. He said to

did not expect Tyler to agree to that so easily. It

whitening as she

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

a promising future ahead. Just focus on doing well,”

him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia

avoided looking around and focused her attention

met hers

Olivia felt like she was on

dared to

commotion at the hotel’s entrance. Looking in that direction, he

asked, holding her hands as soon as he