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.

politely, maintaining

in kimonos entered and

by the unexpected addition but tried to remain

all this, glanced at her. "I'll have someone bring you

slightly, her nerves showing when a woman in a

him, the

woman, "Don't worry about it. You can leave

woman nodded and

was all new to Olivia, who had initially thought the gathering was a simple meal but now realized it was more than that. Tyler offered no explanations, instead focusing on his guests.

atmosphere was a 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