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.

man studied her sweet, beautiful face and advised, “Be

keep that in mind,” she

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

you to drink a little less next time?” he said

endearing. “Thanks for the advice,

did your

her

sorry, I didn’t mean to

“She passed away from an illness a

child of an affair, so he decided to change the subject. “Hey, the ice

casting glances at Claude. Despite the attention, he seemed

to join him for ice cream. “Sure,

dying to have one with a

her secrets,