The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia was unsure if Tyler was hinting at something. Did he mean it was inappropriate? She couldn't tell if she interpreted it wrong.

After pondering for a moment, she finally spoke, "I know you meant to bring Naomi here, Tyler. I'm just a distraction. She's going back to the hospital, and the journalists aren't around. I'll take a different car." Tyler seemed lost in thought after her words. After a pause, he replied, "Sure, do whatever you want."

He handed her the small box, but Olivia didn't accept it. "Give this to me if Naomi doesn't like it. I don't want you two to have regrets. I think she has wanted this love locket for a long time. Consider this my blessing for both of you."

She didn't wait for his response and left immediately.

Tyler watched her leave with a cold expression.

Meanwhile, Naomi was on her way to another car but noticed Olivia leaving Tyler's car. Confused, she watched Olivia approach.

"I'll ride in this car, Naomi," Olivia said mechanically, maintaining her distance.

Naomi, concerned, asked, "What happened, Olivia? Why did you leave Tyler's car?" Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

"I think it's better if you ride with Tyler. I'm tired, so I'm getting in," Olivia said, without looking at Naomi, and got in the car.

Naomi turned, wanting to say more, but Linda intervened. "Let's get you to Mr. Tyler's car."

Naomi reluctantly agreed, worried she would attract attention.

Olivia drove off in Naomi's car, leaving Naomi to join Tyler. Seeing the box in the car, Naomi asked, "What's this?" "Just open it," Tyler responded indifferently.

Naomi opened the box and was stunned to find the love locket inside. She instantly looked at him. "The love locket?" Tyler's face remained expressionless. "She thought you might like it and wondered if you'd accept it."

Puzzled, Naomi speculated, "Is it a gift from Claude?"

"Mm-hmm," Tyler muttered, his gaze fixed ahead, resting his chin on his hand.

"That Claude... He's outbidding you to get Olivia this?" Naomi frowned, taken aback by how brazen Claude was. "Mm-hmm," Tyler replied flatly.

"He's getting more and more gutsy. He-" Naomi paused, then firmly closed the box. "We should have Olivia return it to him."

Looking at Tyler, she continued, "I'll talk to her again. I hope you understand Olivia, Tyler. Even Morgan fell hard for him back then. Olivia is still young, so it makes sense that... she can't resist his charm." Her words lingered in the air, laden with implications.