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?"

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

he reminded her, "Make sure it's executed

him, Camilla reassured him, "Don't worry. I'll oversee everything

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crucial to shape a positive impression among the villagers now. I'm concerned

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stating firmly, "Inform them she's unwell due to pregnancy and won't be available

no intention of exposing her to the

Camilla nodded. "Understood. She

should

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could

among the villagers. It might be advantageous

Tyler's gaze silenced her.

a brief pause, she continued, "I

still dressed from the previous night, she remarked, "You should

He made no comment.

his