The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 356

The staff left after turning on the TV for her.

Olivia sat there alone, bored with no interest in watching TV, so she perused the magazines on the table. Just as she reached for one, Sophie emerged from the other VIP room.

“Olivia.”

Sophie’s voice froze Olivia in place. She turned to face her.

Sophie approached with a grave expression Olivia had never seen before. “Olivia, you and Claude-”

Olivia’s heart clenched at Sophie’s words.

She continued, “Olivia, do you realize you’re betraying your marriage by getting involved with Claude? If our families find out, it’ll cause a storm.”

Sophie spoke in a panic, genuinely concerned for her friend and cousin, whom she had always treated like a brother. She understood the gravity of the situation.

“Sophie, it’s not what you think,” Olivia explained.

She

just

your own good. Why

really not like

stood up and continued explaining.

believe Olivia was rejecting her

were you doing with Claude then? Am I mistaken? You two

the events of the other day,

believe her either.

She felt helpless.

Sophie went o

you dating Claude if you weren’t married to Mr. Tyler. But you are, and yet you’re flirting with Claude. Do you understand the Harris and Pearce families‘ ties? Claude was

sister. Do you realize

Olivia knew that.

getting married. Claude is considered the Harrises‘ son–in–law. Do you know what