Chapter 10

Sophie's father promptly stood up from his chair. "I'm so sorry, Mr. Tyler. My daughter said she'd bring a classmate along, but they're late due to traffic. I hope you won't mind." How would Tyler mind it since it was David Pearce? Being the gentleman he was, he replied, "Not at all. Having some younger people at the table can liven up the atmosphere." Turning to Olivia, Tyler beckoned, "Come here, Olivia." She walked over to the round table, calling out, "Tyler." Before David Pearce, Sophie's father, could comprehend what was happening, Tyler walked toward Olivia, looking rather pleased as he stood beneath the chandelier. Tyler introduced her to the people seated at the table, saying, "This is Olivia, Naomi's sister." The mention of Naomi, the Harris family's future daughter-in-law, prompted the people at the table to make the connection. David Pearce finally caught on to the situation. Sophie's classmate was related to the person next to him, and she was Jacob's girlfri