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.

why she

an hour later, he heard footsteps coming down the stairs. The assistant noticed Olivia

face pale. He set his papers

invitation to Claude?” Olivia

feigned calmness. “Yes, I did.

you do

us? It’s only natural for him to receive an invitation. Unless you think he shouldn’t know,” Tyler

her emotions. “No.

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

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

Reluctantly, Olivia complied.

your injury?”

the words out. “Thank you for your

to the point. “IVF after the banquet. Are you ready?”