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.

10 minutes, but Olivia still hadn’t shown up. Breakfast had gone cold, but he understood why she was taking her time, so he didn’t rush her. Instead,

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

her face pale.

invitation to Claude?”

“Yes, I

you do that?”

between the Pearces and us? It’s only natural for him to receive an invitation.

breath, pushing down her emotions. “No. I just

will, sooner or later. I’ll explain to her if she asks. How’s that sound?” Tyler

but Olivia was sure his intentions were anything but.

Reluctantly, Olivia complied.

your injury?” he

replied, forcing the words out. “Thank

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