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.

elegantly in a fashionable

an ordinary

when I thought about Melanie’s

be stacked

gave me a

of

about introducing me, and I lowered my guard, politely

we sat down, I commented

“Ms.

seems to be

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

prefer someone like my honey–understanding and virtuous.” Are you saying I’m foolish?” I addressed his

out to pinch

night?”

stayed out

business trips!” I spoke lightly, as if the topic

my mind

on

was an exceptional situation

were you guys drinking?” “Ivanna’s

the car dealership yesterday?” I

I visited the construction site, I went straight to Operose.”

There must’ve been a misunderstanding then!”

him know

me and asked about the situation with

didn’t invite me to accompany him to

he went

my

was the ATL Empire’s

point stood

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