The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler gave Mr. Simmons a sharp look, while Linda looked at Mr. Simmons expectantly.

"It was just a regular piece of land. Nothing special," Mr. Simmons said quickly.

"I see," Claude replied.

"We're about to have breakfast. Do you want to join us?" Tyler invited.

"No thanks. I'll pass," Claude declined.

"I see," Tyler responded quietly.

Mr. Simmons said goodbye to Claude as everyone went their separate ways.

Claude spoke to his secretary, "Looks like the Harris Group is up to something new, huh?"

"Do you want me to look into it?" Lilah asked.

"Yes."

She nodded. "Got it."

a reason. Tyler and these people came from completely different worlds. The only reason Tyler would reach out to them was that he needed their influence in some rural areas where

he got there, Lilah handed

one of Harris Group's biggest plans. No wonder

ambitious.

"What should we do?"

for me to

Lilah stayed silent.

"Claude! How

turned to see Sophie and Jacob entering the room

Sophie," Lilah greeted

could stop her, Sophie hugged Claude tightly. "You're okay, right?!

down at her with a faint smile. "How did you find

don't know how worried we've been!" Sophie exclaimed, looking up at him. Your mom has been crying every day. She was so afraid

Claude

with a

faith in