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.

face and advised, “Be more careful with

keep that in mind,” she

Claude and Olivia were hardly familiar with each

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

found his concern endearing. “Thanks for the advice, Claude. I’ll remember

smiled warmly. “How did your mom

pang, Olivia tightened her grip on

misstep, Claude quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean

away from

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

other women casting glances at Claude. Despite the attention, he

by his easygoing nature, Olivia agreed to join him for ice cream. “Sure,

dying to have one with a friend anyway.”

their meeting to be awkward, given Claude’s knowledge of her secrets, but their