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?”

the topic so quickly. Instinctively, she lifted

him.

you need?” Her reluctance to speak was obvious, almost tearing her skirt in her unease.

so you’re my sister too. Let me know if you need money. Let me know how

no further elaboration, he started the car and drove

She refrained from asking about their

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

tension in the car became unbearable for Olivia. She struggled to speak, her words emerging with difficulty, “My family has always taken care of me. I just want to earn money to be

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possess her own

to watch the rising smoke between his

instead of working at a place like

long silence,

passed, Tyler extinguished his cigarette outside

gaze

your job, and I’ll give you the

downward, her eyelashes fluttering like a butterfly

After a while, he withdrew his hand from her face. Simultaneously, she

his. Her breath caught in her throat, and

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

her heart pounding in her chest.

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