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.

David asked, “Is

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

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

remained silent, unresponsive to his

like some juice?” Jacob asked further.

silent. Jacob, being mindful of

at the top of his class. He is

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

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humbly spoke, “A toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back his glass, downing the

well aware that Jacob couldn’t

manner had never been Jacob’s strong

seated across from them, remained Indifferent and watched the proceedings. He said to his secretary,

not expect Tyler to agree to that so easily. It caught him completely

knuckles whitening as she pondered Tyler’s

filled his glass again and lifted it with

still studying, and you have a promising future ahead. Just focus on

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

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

eyes met hers as

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

dared to say anything about it. After that, he left with people crowding him.

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

Olivia?” Jacob asked, holding her hands as soon