The Beginning Of All Sins

After the auction ended, Olivia and Tyler left together, while Linda turned to Naomi and said, "Let's go, Ms. Naomi."

Naomi nodded, and Linda wheeled her out.

As Olivia and Tyler were getting into the car, someone approached them quickly. Olivia squinted, recognizing the figure after a moment as Claude's assistant, Lilah. She tensed up slightly.

Tyler knew who she was too. He winded down his window but waited for Lilah to speak.

Holding out a box carefully, Lilah said, "Mr. Harris, this is a gift from Mr. Pearce to Mrs. Harris."

down, avoiding eye

box briefly and then looked back at Lilah to confirm, "A gift from Mr. Pearce, you

from Mr. Pearce," Lilah

a pause, Tyler reached out, "Hand it over

looking at her, and then

thank Claude for this generous gift," Tyler said with a slight smile, then

time opening the box. Inside was the

stayed silent, her expression

to Olivia. "What do you want to do with this?" he asked. It was clear

to Naomi if she

box, still staring at Olivia's