Chapter 58 A Subtle Battle I was surprised to see him.

Wasn’t he supposed to be in Operose for business? Why was he here now rather than in the arms of his mistress? I remained silent, observing him.

He smiled softly and asked, “Honey, what should we have for lunch? “I haven’t decided yet!” I replied casually, showing no hint of surprise.

He walked closer.

“We talked until really late last night.

I rushed back this morning because I didn’t want you to worry.

I didn’t even have time for breakfast.

Let’s go for an early lunch, and we’ll have whatever you want.

It’s on me!” I watched him act charmingly.

Oddly enough, I couldn’t get angry.

It was as if I were having a different pleasure, a sensation.

Out of nowhere, I thought about Atlas.

“Did you drink?” He asked, probably noticing the scent around me.

But he did not smell like alcohol himself, despite attending a late–night social gathering.

“Yeah.” I said, “How about the Italian restaurant opposite Glenmarie Plaza?” His eyes narrowed briefly, then he nodded, “Sure, whatever my wife wants!” Life was full of dramatic twists.

I had not expected to see Lauren as soon as we entered the restaurant.

When I saw her again, I paid close attention to her.

dressed elegantly in

wasn’t an ordinary

when

to be stacked

today gave me

of use

surprisingly open about introducing me, and I lowered my guard, politely greeting

we sat down,

“Ms.

be a very competent

impressed with her!” “Being overly cunning is not necessarily a good thing for a woman,” Matthew replied

Are you saying

reaching out to pinch my

you drinking with last night?” +15 BONUS “Who do

stayed out

need to entertain myself when you’re away on business trips!” I spoke lightly, as if

mind wandered to

on

exceptional situation yesterday!” he

drinking?” “Ivanna’s place!” I

to the car dealership yesterday?” I “Huh? I

site, I went straight to

must’ve been a misunderstanding then!” I said

Johnson called Matthew to let him know that ATL

at me and asked about the situation with

me to

he went with

document on my

the ATL

key point

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