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

at David, who was starting to get anxious. Finally, he replied flatly,

took their seats once Tyler did, and the lunch commenced. Jacob, sitting beside Olivia, asked with a

silent, unresponsive to his

like some juice?” Jacob asked further.

to be silent. Jacob, being mindful of

then spoke up, “Mr. Tyler, Jacob is an exceptional young man. He has consistently ranked at the top of his class. He is majoring in

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

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

She was well aware that

in such a manner had never been

and watched the proceedings. He said to his

to agree to that so easily. It

clenched tightly, her knuckles whitening as she pondered Tyler’s motives.

she could piece her thoughts together, Jacob filled his glass again and lifted it with a

for that. You’re still studying, and you have a promising

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

couldn’t bring herself to meet Jacob’s gaze. She avoided looking around

hers as well.

lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she was on pins

until the lunch ended, but nobody dared to say anything about it. After that, he left with people

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

asked, holding her hands as soon as he reached