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."

like Lionel Simmons without 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 a

staying. When he got

be one of Harris Group's biggest plans. No

closed the folder. "They've always been ambitious. Tyler's always looking for

"What should we do?"

me

Lilah stayed silent.

room. "Claude! How are you?! You really

and Jacob entering the

Ms. Sophie," Lilah

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

faint smile. "How

up at him. Your mom has been crying every day. She was so afraid you

Claude

into Sophie's eyes with a

faith