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 and approached

me on this trip?" His gaze carried a hint of

Olivia stood her ground.

did she do to you?" he

during the trip. Just drop me

the feeling that Olivia possessed the ability to

flower with an

After all, their mutual feelings had only blossomed out of necessity,

"Arrange for a taxi to take

with that, he

caught hold of his

him

not to disrupt your plans. Can't

His demeanor turned frigid.

into a hotel where the staff was still tidying up the room while she headed for the