The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia took a moment to think over Tyler's question. Ana watched her intently before Olivia finally answered, "That's fine. I'm not doing anything anyway." "Okay, let's go then," Tyler responded simply.

And so, Olivia ended up going with Tyler. Ana, feeling relieved and happy, went back to her card game while Olivia accompanied Tyler to another room for dinner.

The conversation at dinner mostly revolved around work, with Olivia sitting quietly next to Tyler. Under the soft lighting, her complexion appeared somewhat yellowish.

"Just let me know if there's anything you don't want to eat or if you need anything," Tyler told her.

replied politely, maintaining

a group of women dressed in kimonos entered and sat next

aback by the unexpected addition

if he was used to all this, glanced at her. "I'll have someone bring you water instead of

nerves showing when a woman

was sitting next to him, the woman

told the woman, "Don't worry about it.

woman nodded

simple meal but now realized it was more than that. Tyler offered no explanations, instead focusing on his guests. "Thanks for helping me, everyone. Dinner's on me today, so order whatever you like," he announced to

bit strained, with the men being somewhat reserved around Olivia. They managed a dry chuckle, "We might not be as experienced as you, Tyler, but we're sure to enjoy the meal."