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.

and advised, “Be more careful with your stuff next time, alright?”

I’ll keep that in mind,” she replied.

and Olivia were hardly familiar with each other. The

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

“Thanks for the advice,

“How did your mom pass

a pang, Olivia tightened her

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

away from

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

they chatted, Olivia noticed other women casting glances at Claude. Despite the attention, he

to join him for ice

dying to have one with a

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