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

carried

stood her ground.

she do to you?" he asked calmly, his

during the trip. Just drop

Camilla couldn't shake the feeling that Olivia possessed the ability to captivate

flower with an

found herself apprehensive. After all, their mutual feelings had only blossomed out of

for a taxi to take

he strode past

caught hold of

prevented him from walking

implored, "I promise not to disrupt your plans.

His demeanor turned frigid.

they checked into a hotel where the staff