The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler leaned against the back of his chair. "I see. I've blamed you wrongly. Sorry, I should have thought about this from your perspective." Olivia held the cookie tightly. Crumbs had begun to get into her nails.

Tyler suddenly shot a look at the secretary. "Leave the room for us."

Linda immediately obeyed. "Alright."

Olivia was uncertain why he was doing this. She thinned her lips and waited.

Once Linda left, Tyler stood up and approached Olivia, causing her to tense up.

he whispered next to her. "She threatened me

had shrunk too quickly. Olivia tightened her fists, closing her eyes. "I had

appeared fragile yet

course you didn't,"

don't know the struggle I face I've only recently realized the mess I've made for myself. My mother set an obvious trap, waiting

touch her. Her skin crawled. She could feel his finger grazing her

eyes were growing darker. "Do you know just how seductive you are? Your entire being is tempting me. How am I supposed to hold myself from

Her face radiated with purity,

gaze momentarily drifted away, entranced by the moment. He gently