The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 96

Claude was accustomed to such attention from women, so he maintained his distance and answered their questions politely. He behaved like a gentleman, being warm and friendly, but he was careful not to encourage their advances.

As Olivia watched him interact with the girls, she recalled Sophie describing her brother as a savior who brought light to the world. She couldn’t help but think that this description suited him perfectly. Claude appeared to be a great man and a true savior.

Olivia was in the mood to drink that night, so she indulged herself. She had a lot to drink, which was unusual for her. She had always been careful and reserved, adhering to the rules and avoiding

mistakes.

She downed several cocktails from the table. Sitting in a corner, she went unnoticed by others. However, the alcohol soon took its toll, and she began to feel sick. After a few glasses of cocktails, her stomach began to ache, and she felt nauseated. She decided to head to the bathroom.

Meanwhile, as more girls surrounded Claude, he felt the room becoming increasingly stifling. He decided to go to the bathroom as well to wash his face. While he was bending down to wash his hands, he noticed a clumsy person in the mirror.

Suddenly, that person collided with him with surprising force, nearly causing him to lose his balance. He caught a whiff of a sweet scent as they collided.

was taken aback by the unexpected

was unaware of who she had bumped into. She was preoccupied with her

He realized that she was

fell from the sink and sat on the floor. She looked

a while, Claude knelt down in front of her and

feeling overwhelmed and numb, blinked at him. Her beautiful brown eyes resembled glass beads, resembling the eyes of a gentle doe. A crystal–clear tear trickled down her cheek as

again, concerned, “Are

a lifeline in his voice. She looked at

night when Tyler arrived home from the hospital. It was quiet when he arrived

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the living room.

maid came out as soon as she heard his car. “Mr. Tyler, Ms. Olivia

her.”