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?”

so quickly. Instinctively, she lifted her face

him.

need money? How much do you need?” Her reluctance

sister too. Let me know if you need money. Let

further elaboration, he started the car and drove out of the car park.

car moved, gently caressing Olivia’s face. She refrained from asking about their destination, and he remained

the car came to a stop, Tyler lit a cigarette without instructing Olivia to get out of the vehicle.

speak, her words emerging with difficulty, “My family has always taken

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revealing her desire for independence, to possess her own home, and to

head to watch the rising smoke between

studies instead of working at a place like that,”

after a long silence, “I can…

Tyler extinguished his cigarette outside and reached out to tilt her

his gaze with her pale face.

into her sparkling eyes. “Quit your job, and

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

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

her hand away, but Tyler immediately took her hand into his. Her breath caught in her throat, and they sat there without making

he slowly entwined his fingers with hers. The car’s interior was dimly lit, casting shadows on half of their faces, adding an air of

hear her heart pounding in her

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