The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler took the phone from Camilla and answered it, coming to a halt when he glimpsed who stood at the door.

Ana's voice echoed from the other end of the call. "Tyler, Olivia wants to explore the city you're heading to, so I convinced her to join you. She's waiting by your car with her bags."

Olivia stood by his car, her demeanor betraying a hint of nerves, though she made an effort to conceal it.

Tyler's gaze remained fixed on her as Ana continued speaking.

Unsure of what he might make of her presence, Olivia stood still and initiated the conversation, "Your mother suggested I accompany you on the trip."

He was still staring at her. She didn't strike him as particularly compliant. Putting aside the food she had sent him the other day, now Ana had coerced her into this. It piqued his curiosity-what leverage did Ana hold over her?

Ana's voice persisted, "Take good care of her, Tyler. Enjoy yourselves."

With that, she hung up.

phone

His gaze carried a hint of intimidation. "Are you

stood her

to you?"

his gaze. "Nothing. I won't be a bother during the trip. Just

sidelines, Camilla couldn't shake the feeling that Olivia possessed the ability to captivate Tyler effortlessly, without lifting a

delicate flower with

After all, their mutual feelings had only

Camilla. "Arrange for a taxi

he

caught hold of

him

implored, "I promise not to disrupt your plans. Can't you

His demeanor turned frigid.

the end, Olivia accompanied him Upon arrival, they checked into a hotel where the staff was still tidying up the room while she headed for the