The Beginning Of All Sins novel (Olivia and Tyler)
Chapter 458

Claude invited Lionel to the church for a meal.

When Lionel arrived, he spotted Claude standing at the door and walked over to him.

"Claude," he greeted.

Claude returned the greeting with a smile. "Sorry that I'd have to meet you here," he said.

Lionel glanced around the church, aware of Claude's recent struggles. Looking at him, he reassured, "Everything will pass, Claude."

Understanding Lionel's meaning, Claude smiled subtly. "Don't worry. I'm not that fragile. I'm used to living with less. I can't adapt to life back in the city, so I thought I'd pray more here."

Their bond was strong, with Lionel considering Claude his savior.

"If not for you, how would I have the opportunity to speak to you here, Claude?" Lionel remarked

"Don't say that, Lionel. Let's go in," Claude replied.

Lionel smiled, halting their conversation. "Sure, let's go in."

As they walked, Claude commented, "The food here is quite good."

Seated in the dining room, they were served a substantial meal.

Claude poured Lionel a drink and casually asked, "I heard the Harris Group has their eye on a plot of land in a fishing village?"

Lionel hesitated, holding the glass. "I-I'm not sure about that."

Knowing it was confidential, Lionel refrained from sharing any details.

Claude picked up on Lionel's cautiousness and reassured him, "I'm just making conversation."

Relieved, Lionel replied, "That's great. I can't discuss that with you. Although I'm indebted to you, it's confidential to the Harris Group."

Claude nodded understandingly. "You're quite cautious. But you should know the relationship between Yancey Bank and the Harris Group. No need to be overly guarded." He smiled knowingly.

Although Lionel felt he may have been overly cautious, he wasn't entirely clear on the current relationship between the two entities.

"Apologies, Claude. Perhaps I've been too uptight," Lionel admitted.

Interrupting with a smile, Claude suggested, "Let's just enjoy lunch today. No need to dwell on that."

Relieved, Lionel agreed, "Okay. Let's drink."

They continued their conversation over drinks.

Meanwhile, Ana used the pretext of a nightmare and convinced Tyler to accompany Olivia to the church for prayers for the baby.

Summoning Tyler from Sandalwood Palace that morning, Ana appeared visibly shaken as she recounted her nightmare.

Olivia was taken aback by Ana's distress.

Tyler remained composed, his expression unreadable as he listened.

Ana urged him, "It's better to brace for the worst and be pleasantly surprised than to be overly optimistic and face disappointment, Tyler. Please take Olivia to the church to pray." Maisy shared Ana's worry as she listened in.

After a moment of silence, Tyler agreed, "We'll go to the church in the afternoon."