The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler gave Mr. Simmons a sharp look, while Linda looked at Mr. Simmons expectantly.

"It was just a regular piece of land. Nothing special," Mr. Simmons said quickly.

"I see," Claude replied.

"We're about to have breakfast. Do you want to join us?" Tyler invited.

"No thanks. I'll pass," Claude declined.

"I see," Tyler responded quietly.

Mr. Simmons said goodbye to Claude as everyone went their separate ways.

Claude spoke to his secretary, "Looks like the Harris Group is up to something new, huh?"

"Do you want me to look into it?" Lilah asked.

"Yes."

She nodded. "Got it."

Tyler wouldn't team up with someone like Lionel Simmons without a reason. Tyler and these people came from completely different worlds. The only reason Tyler would reach out to them was that he needed their influence in some rural areas where a city boy like him had little control.

Claude returned to the monastery where he was staying. When he got there, Lilah handed him her notes. He looked at them and grinned.

"This must be one of Harris Group's biggest plans. No wonder he needed help from those people," Lilah observed.

Claude closed the folder. "They've always been ambitious. Tyler's always looking for more," he said.

"What should we do?"

"It's time for me to step in."

Lilah stayed silent.

Suddenly, Sophie burst into the room. "Claude! How are you?! You really scared us!"

Claude turned to see Sophie and Jacob entering the room quietly.

"Hello, Ms. Sophie," Lilah greeted her.

Before Jacob could stop her, Sophie hugged Claude tightly. "You're okay, right?! Tell me you're okay!"

Claude looked down at her with a faint smile. "How did you find me here?"

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