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

the monastery where he was staying. When he got there, Lilah handed him her notes. He looked at them

Group's biggest plans. No wonder he needed help from those

"They've always been ambitious.

"What should we do?"

for me

Lilah stayed silent.

Sophie burst into the room. "Claude! How are

to see Sophie and Jacob entering the room

Sophie," Lilah

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

a faint smile. "How did you find me

been!" Sophie exclaimed, looking up at him. Your mom has been crying every day. She was so afraid you might... you

Claude

Sophie's eyes with a

faith in