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?”

to broach the topic so quickly. Instinctively, she lifted her face to look at

him.

How much do you need?”

Naomi’s sister, so you’re my sister too. Let me know if you need money. Let me know how much you need.”

no further elaboration, he started the car and drove out of

as the car moved, gently caressing Olivia’s face. She refrained from asking about

over. After the car came to a stop, Tyler lit a

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

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to possess her own home, and

head to watch the rising smoke between his

your studies instead of working at

said nothing, only speaking again after a long silence, “I can… make

passed, Tyler extinguished his

gaze

into her sparkling eyes. “Quit your job, and

and she cast her eyes downward, her eyelashes fluttering

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

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 making

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

could hear her heart pounding in

he suggested, “Let’s go to