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

wasn’t an ordinary competitor in this

secret satisfaction when I thought about Melanie’s

be stacked in

again today gave me

could be of use

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

sat down, I

“Ms.

seems to be a

cunning is not necessarily

and virtuous.” Are you saying I’m

out to

drinking with last night?” +15

stayed out

to entertain myself when you’re away on business trips!” I spoke lightly, as if the topic wasn’t a

my mind wandered to

be on

an exceptional situation

drinking?”

car dealership yesterday?” I

the construction site, I went straight to Operose.”

There must’ve been a misunderstanding then!”

Johnson called Matthew to let him know that

glanced at me and asked about the situation

invite me to accompany

went with

on my phone after

ATL Empire’s

key point

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