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?”

hadn’t expected him to broach the topic so quickly. Instinctively,

him.

much do you need?” Her reluctance to speak was obvious, almost

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

car and drove out of the car park.

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

lit

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

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independence, to possess her own home, and

expression relaxed. He lowered his head to watch

you should focus on your studies instead of working at a place like that,” he

a long silence, “I can… make more

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

his gaze with her

her sparkling eyes. “Quit your job,

lips quivered, and she cast her eyes downward, her eyelashes

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

pulled her hand away, but Tyler immediately took her hand into his. Her breath caught in her throat,

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

hear her heart pounding

suggested, “Let’s