The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 399

Sophie knew Claude would try that, so she stood her ground, asserting, “You can talk to me, and I’ll relay the message to Olivia.”

Claude maintained his intense gaze, but Sophie remained resolute. Eventually, breaking the standoff, Claude uttered, “Soof,” with a frown of discontent.

Witnessing Claude’s uncharacteristic anger, Sophie hesitated briefly. After a moment of consideration, she relented and lowered her hands. “Fine, you have ten minutes.”

She then walked away.

As Sophie left, Olivia acted normal and greeted Claude, “Hi.”

Claude saw that she didn’t try to hide or walk closer, so he told his secretary. “Leave us.”

The secretary nodded and walked away too.

He then looked at Olivia and asked, “Are you… okay?

Olivia was no longer concerned about what happened, so she said, “Yes. I just hope you’ll keep your distance.”

sighed. “I wanted to speak to you at my home but

was also lovingness

to me has nothing to do with you,

people were there

now.”

passed him, Claude reached out, grabbing

murmured softly, his eyes

attempting to free her hand, only to find it firmly

people like you. I’m just an illegitimate daughter, and all I want is to have a peaceful life. I hope you

involved in their issues. She lacked Naomi’s love, parental support, or Tyler’s protection.

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privileged background allowing freedom, Olivia solely relied on herself. With no one else to turn to, she faced any issue alone, yearning for a peaceful period.

frowned. “Olivia, it’s your

him to know, so she looked