Olivia found their intimacy overwhelming, and she continued to resist. She clutched the corner of his shirt in an attempt to pull away, but Tyler held onto the hand gripping his shirt. In the next moment, he was gently caressing her through the gap between her fingers. 

He loosened his hold on her lips slightly and panted as he whispered with his lips next to hers, "Can I?" 

She said nothing. 

He gently removed her resisting hand from his shirt, and only then did she relax. Their lips met again, and he continued to kiss her. 

The intimacy of the moment left her in a state of panic, and she instinctively reached for something to hold onto. He grabbed her hand once more, this time holding it firmly rather than caressing her. 

Olivia felt a mixture of fear and anxiety, unsure of what to do. However, his grip on her hand provided a sense of support, and she allowed him to kiss her as he

While it was only a managerial role for one of the farming projects, it was an unprecedented move. 

The secretary hesitated, saying, “Mr. Tyler, would it be inappropriate…” 

Olivia hadn't expected this arrangement and held her breath for a moment. 

Tyler responded flatly, "Contact him." He seemed unconcerned as he made the decision. 

The secretary conducted a background check on Jacob, and it turned out to be quite ordinary. His family hailed from a rural area, and while he had impressive grades in school, it didn't necessarily justify being handed a managerial position at the prestigious Harris Group so easily.

“Mr. Tyler…” The secretary attempted to seek clarification again. 

Tyler looked directly at her, silencing her without a word. 

Olivia, stunned by the unexpected turn of events, stood there not knowing how to react. Tyler glanced at her, feeling no need to provide an explanation. She understood the situation perfectly. 

Overcome with a sudden impulse, Olivia started, "Jacob—" 

He looked at her expectantly. However, she bit her lip and, in the end, refrained from saying what was on her mind. 

What she had wanted to say was that Jacob didn't need the job. Yet, she understood that he did need it. 

Tyler knew this too, observing her silence. He then told his secretary, “Let’s take a walk.” 

Naturally, Olivia trailed behind them as they strolled around the farm. 

Along the way, some of the staff recognized Tyler and stopped them, asking, "Are you Mr. Tyler?" 

What position did the Harris family hold in Tide City? They were major philanthropists, ranked as the top philanthropists in Tide City's education sector every year. Their reputation was well-known throughout the city. 

When the Harris family purchased the farm, the residents who lived there were concerned they might be forced to leave. However, to their surprise, they weren't evicted. Instead, they were offered employment at the farm.

It was widely understood that Tyler's decision had made this possible, earning him the sincere respect of the people at the farm.  

With a warm smile, Tyler confirmed, "Yes, I am." 

One of the villagers eagerly presented him with a basket of cherries. "Mr. Tyler, these cherries were grown in our orchard without any pesticides. They're fresh. Please accept them." 

Tyler expressed his gratitude and accepted the basket of cherries, inspecting the glistening fruit with interest. 

Olivia, who was accustomed to seeing him behaving high and mighty, was surprised by his current attitude and acceptance of the gift.  

The villager was overjoyed and continued to express his gratitude, while Tyler gracefully acknowledged each gesture of thanks.

After the villager departed, he handed the basket of cherries to Olivia. Without waiting for her to decline, he suggested, "Let's continue walking." 

For a moment, she was lost in thought, clutching the basket of vibrant red cherries, before catching up with them. 

*

Later that night, they cuddled together. 

Tyler rested his face on her shoulder, sensing her lingering unease. 

Olivia had a sense of fear that she couldn't quite place, and she didn't want to remain in his embrace any longer. Tyler, attuned to her feelings, released her, and she sat apart, covering herself with her clothes. 

He switched on the car's interior light, casting a dim, warm glow in the darkness. He glanced at her, his expression tinged with melancholy. 

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

Olivia found their intimacy overwhelming, and she continued to resist. She clutched the corner of his shirt in an attempt to pull away, but Tyler held onto the hand gripping his shirt. In the next moment, he was gently caressing her through the gap between her fingers. 

He loosened his hold on her lips slightly and panted as he whispered with his lips next to hers, "Can I?" 

She said nothing. 

He gently removed her resisting hand from his shirt, and only then did she relax. Their lips met again, and he continued to kiss her. 

The intimacy of the moment left her in a state of panic, and she instinctively reached for something to hold onto. He grabbed her hand once more, this time holding it firmly rather than caressing her. 

Olivia felt a mixture of fear and anxiety, unsure of what to do. However, his grip on her hand provided a sense of support, and she allowed him to kiss her as he pleased. 

Their passionate kiss lasted for nearly ten minutes. 

When they finally stopped, the dr

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