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.

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

in mind,” she replied.

had a mutual acquaintance, Claude and Olivia were

to drink a

“Thanks for the advice, Claude. I’ll remember

did your

pang, Olivia tightened her grip on the

Claude quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be insensitive.”

“She passed away from an illness a long time ago. This necklace is

had known she was a child of an affair, so he decided to change the subject. “Hey, the ice cream here is amazing.

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

Olivia agreed to join him for

have one with a friend

meeting to be awkward, given Claude’s knowledge of her secrets, but their conversation flowed naturally as they enjoyed