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 asked, “Is

who was starting to get anxious. Finally, he replied flatly, “It’s

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

unresponsive to his questions.

some juice?” Jacob asked further.

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

young man. He has consistently ranked at the top of his class. He is

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

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toast to you, Mr. Tyler.” He then tilted back his glass, downing

stomach churned with worry. She was well aware that Jacob couldn’t hold

manner had never been Jacob’s

remained Indifferent and watched the

agree to that so easily. It caught

hands clenched tightly, her knuckles whitening as she pondered

together, Jacob filled his glass again and lifted it with a tremor of emotion in his

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

Tyler,” Jacob assured him with a respectful nod, then turned to Olivia with rosy

looking around and

met hers

buzzed with lively conversation, but Olivia felt like she was

ended, but nobody dared to

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

we talk, Olivia?” Jacob asked, holding her