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.

advised, “Be more careful with your

in mind,” she replied.

acquaintance, Claude and Olivia were hardly familiar with each

tell you to drink a little less next

found his concern endearing. “Thanks for the

smiled warmly. “How did your mom

her grip on the

quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be

decided it wasn’t a big deal. “She passed away from an

had known she 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 seemed unfazed, as

to join him for ice

to have one with a friend

of her secrets, but