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.

pocketed his phone and approached

trip?" His gaze carried a hint of intimidation.

stood her

she do to you?" he

during the trip. Just drop

shake the feeling that Olivia possessed the ability to captivate

delicate flower with

After all, their mutual

"Arrange for a taxi to take

he strode past

hold of

grip prevented him

promise not to disrupt your plans. Can't

His demeanor turned frigid.

Olivia accompanied him Upon arrival, they checked into a hotel where the staff was still tidying up