The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 17

Olivia remained silent, unwilling to disclose the reason she needed money.

Tyler, not known for prying, continued to stare at her. One of them had her head lowered, while the other stood stoically. The dimmed lighting in the area added a touch of romance to the atmosphere.

He said flatly, “Wait for me in the car park after work.”

Olivia made no reply.

Tyler shifted his gaze away from her and turned towards the private room, his shadow gradually receding from her,

Finally, Olivia moved.

Both of them finished their respective work at 6 P.M. Tyler left the establishment, descending to the basement car park. He noticed someone standing by the elevator.

A brief glance in her direction was all he gave before continuing on his way. With a coat in hand, he strode purposefully towards his nearby car.

Olivia had no choice but to trail behind him in silence.

Once he had unlocked the car and gotten inside, Olivia stood hesitating at the door, as if contemplating whether to enter or not. Meanwhile, he waited inside the car without looking at her.

This awkward standstill lasted for about half a minute before Olivia finally decided to get into the car.

The car remained quiet, as did the car park after Olivia had settled inside.

Tyler suddenly broke the silence with a direct question, “How much do you need?”

expected him to broach the topic so quickly. Instinctively,

him.

her gaze and repeated, “Don’t you need money? How much do you need?” Her reluctance to speak was obvious, almost tearing

sister too. Let me know if

he started the car and drove out of the

moved, gently caressing Olivia’s face. She refrained from asking about their destination, and he remained silent. Together, they sat in a wordless

stop, Tyler lit a cigarette without instructing

Olivia. She struggled to speak, her words emerging with difficulty, “My family has always taken care of me. I just want

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her own home, and to leave the place

his head to watch the rising smoke

be independent. Even so, you should focus on your studies instead of working at a place like that,” he remarked,

after a long

had passed, Tyler extinguished his cigarette outside and reached out to

gaze

“Quit your job, and I’ll give you the money you need.

she cast her eyes downward, her eyelashes fluttering like a butterfly

to gaze at her. After a while, he withdrew his hand from

hand into his. Her breath caught

hers. The car’s interior was dimly lit, casting shadows on half of their

hear her heart pounding in her

hushed tone, he suggested, “Let’s go to a hotel?”