Chapter 11

Olivia asked in a somber tone, “Why did you help him?” It was the question that weighed most heavily on her mind. "Was it because of our relationship? Was it out of pity or mercy? Did you feel like a benevolent savior when he bowed to you? I don't need your help. I would only see it as humiliating him." Tyler hadn't anticipated the sudden transformation of the timid rabbit from a moment ago into a cat baring its claws. Her sudden change took him by surprise as he looked at her flushed cheeks. Deciding to address her concerns, he instructed the driver to pull over. Once they were alone in the car, he put the blinds on the windows, turning the space into a private area for their conversation. Olivia looked at him with flushed cheeks, realizing they were now in an enclosed space. Suddenly, Tyler reached out to touch her face. She instinctively tried to evade his touch, but he managed to grab her chin firmly, gently guiding her face toward his own. She ceased her attempts to evade