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?”

him to broach the topic so quickly. Instinctively, she lifted her

him.

need money? How much do you need?” Her

too. Let me know if you need money. Let me know how much

car and drove

caressing Olivia’s face. She refrained from asking about

After the car came to a stop, Tyler lit a cigarette without instructing Olivia to get

her words emerging with difficulty, “My

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possess her own home, and to leave the place that had never truly been

to watch the

on your studies instead

speaking again after a long silence, “I can… make more

passed, Tyler extinguished his cigarette

she met his gaze

sparkling eyes. “Quit your job,

lips quivered, and she cast her eyes downward, her eyelashes fluttering like a butterfly taking flight.

Tyler continued to gaze at her. After a while, he withdrew his hand from her face. Simultaneously, she lowered

accidentally. Startled, Olivia quickly pulled her hand away, but Tyler immediately took her hand into his. Her breath caught in her throat, and they sat there without

was dimly lit,

her heart pounding in her

a hushed tone, he suggested, “Let’s go