The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 117

Claude grinned. “Nah, I just got here myself.

Olivia glanced at his drink, noticing the melted ice and damp exterior. “Sorry about that. Traffic was a nightmare,” she apologized.

“It’s all good. I’ve got plenty of time,” he reassured her, presenting the trinket he found. “Is this yours?”

Taking the necklace, Olivia held it close. Claude added, “Must be very important to you, isn’t it?”

“My mother left this for me,” she whispered.

Claude nodded knowingly. “I’m glad I called you about it, then.”

Grateful for the return of her cherished possession, Olivia thanked him sincerely. “Thank you, Claude.

her sweet, beautiful face and advised, “Be more careful with your stuff next

in mind,” she

mutual acquaintance, Claude and Olivia were hardly familiar with each other. The

I should tell you to drink a little less next time?” he said in mild

found his concern endearing. “Thanks for the advice, Claude.

warmly. “How did

tightened her grip on

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be

decided it wasn’t a big deal. “She passed away from an illness a long time ago. This necklace is all I have

decided to change the subject. “Hey, the ice cream here is amazing. Want

glances at Claude. Despite the attention, he seemed unfazed, as if

to join him for ice cream. “Sure, I’d

I was dying to have

Claude’s knowledge of her secrets, but