The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 173

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There was a knock on the door, and Olivia looked up.

“Ms. Olivia? Mr. Tyler would like to speak with you.”

It was Tyler’s assistant. Olivia knew it had to be something serious. Maybe it was what she feared. She could sense that they had been preparing for this since that day.

“Okay, I’m coming,” she replied, procrastinating for a bit before finally deciding to get out of bed.

Just then, her phone vibrated–it was a message from Claude.

She stared at it for a moment, then froze.

but he understood why she was taking her time, so he didn’t rush her. Instead, he

footsteps coming down the stairs. The assistant noticed Olivia

as Olivia approached, her face pale.

an invitation to Claude?”

feigned calmness. “Yes, I

did you do that?”

between the Pearces and us? It’s only natural for him to receive an invitation. Unless you think he shouldn’t

down her emotions. “No. I just didn’t want Sophie to know.”

explain to her if she asks. How’s that sound?”

was sure his intentions were anything but. Tyler glanced at the cold breakfast. “Take a seat. The food’s gone cold.”

Reluctantly, Olivia complied.

injury?”

better,” Olivia replied, forcing the words out. “Thank you for

point. “IVF after the banquet. Are you