The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 11

Olivia asked in a somber tone, “Why did you help him?” It was the question that weighed most heavily on her mind. “Was it because of our relationship? Was it out of pity or mercy? Did you feel like a benevolent savior when he bowed to you? I don’t need your help. I would only see it as humiliating

him.”

Tyler hadn’t anticipated the sudden transformation of the timid rabbit from a moment ago into a cat baring its claws. Her sudden change took him by surprise as he looked at her flushed cheeks.

Deciding to address her concerns, he instructed the driver to pull over. Once they were alone in the car, he put the blinds on the windows, turning the space into a private area for their conversation.

Olivia looked at him with flushed cheeks, realizing they were now in an enclosed space.

Suddenly, Tyler reached out to touch her face. She instinctively tried to evade his touch, but he managed to grab her chin firmly, gently guiding her face toward his own.

She ceased her attempts to evade him and lowered her head into his palm, her eyes brimming with

tears.

with sharp claws; her temperament was more akin to that of a gentle sheep. After impulsively venting her frustration, she felt deflated like a

because of

not deny

you seeking justice for

She remained silent.

you that I helped him because of our relationship?” he continued, his voice soft. His face drew nearer to hers

withdraw her head from his palm, Yet, as soon as she tried to do so, he

raced when he held her hand, and he spoke softly, “Olivia, I didn’t feel right in my conscience either, so I

deeply to heart, and her tears began to flow. When she saw Jacob toasting to Tyler, thoughts of her relationship with the latter raced through her mind. She thought that

Tyler continued. “Would you rather see him forever bowing to

see Jacob in such a state. He should be

be the way he was today, bowing

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him achieve success, Olivia. Wouldn’t that make us both