The Beginning Of All Sins

The high fever left Olivia too weak to stay awake, and she succumbed to sleep almost instantly, despite the tense atmosphere. Tyler rose from the couch once she drifted off.

At that moment, a hotel staff member entered with a pail of water at the perfect temperature.

He swiftly dismissed the staff and retrieved a towel from the pail before heading to the bed.

Intent on soothing Olivia, he prepared to wipe her neck and forehead. As he settled beside her, the moonlight bathed them both.

His gaze upon her held a predatory intensity, mixed with complex emotions.

He positioned himself above her like a lion eyeing its prey, his cold stare softened when Olivia stirred. He gently placed his hand on hers, which rested on her stomach.

*

The following morning, Tyler left Olivia's room at dawn, returning to his own.

Although he hadn't slept a wink throughout the night, he was not tired. He sat on a chair and lit a cigarette.

Camilla arrived to begin her workday, approaching him as he still smoked. "Sir," she addressed him.

He barely acknowledged her, asking, "Was the mission completed?"

done last night at midnight. We'll have the villagers sign along with the local cadre," she

her,

of the project to him, Camilla reassured him,

she added,

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shape a positive impression among the villagers now. I'm concerned the media may léverage her absence from yesterday's event against

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his cigarette in the ashtray, stating firmly, "Inform them she's unwell due to pregnancy and

intention of exposing

Camilla nodded. "Understood. She

should

imaeed be resting. However,

presence could boost

It might be

Tyler's gaze silenced her.

brief pause, she continued,

previous night, she remarked, "You

He made no comment.

his phone rang.