The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia felt like Tyler was a stranger, but she figured that wasn't surprising since he seemed at ease in this setting.

This was how men earned their money, she realized. She was just too young, and it was her first time experiencing something like this.

If Naomi were here, she'd handle it better, probably even making jokes with Tyler.

After the meal, Tyler grew distant. He drank a bit and seemed slightly tipsy, while the other men became downright obnoxious as they drank more. They started by sipping from the women's glasses and ended up kissing them.

Tyler held his wine glass and looked on, his expression somewhere between sober and drunk.

of land you want. No matter how

owned by the city's wealthy families who preferred to use it for burials, making negotiations tough. That's why Tyler

in response, "I hope so, to

all toasted

the toast and added

she picked up her glass. Tyler quickly added, "She's pregnant, so

back to Tyler, clinking

food, just waiting for the moment

"Not hungry?" Olivia, not wanting to upset Ana by leaving early, replied, "I'm