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.

that my mother called me too," he whispered next to her. "She threatened me with you. Do you know that?" Stunned, Olivia looked up at

her gaze, and suddenly it felt like the space between them had shrunk too quickly. Olivia tightened her fists, closing her

and raven-black hair. She appeared fragile yet tenacious. Every inch of her seemed to ignite something

you didn't,"

realized the mess I've made for myself. My mother set an obvious trap, waiting for me to faff into

not expected him to touch her. Her skin crawled. She could feel his finger grazing her hair lightly-as if he

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

radiated with purity, akin to the moon's glow. Her tears sparkled on

gaze momentarily drifted away, entranced by the moment.