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.

in a fashionable knit

ordinary competitor in

had a secret satisfaction when I

appeared to be stacked in my

again today gave

be of use

and I lowered my guard, politely greeting

we sat down, I commented to

“Ms.

be a

impressed with her!” “Being overly cunning is not necessarily a

honey–understanding and virtuous.” Are you saying

out to pinch

you drinking with last night?”

you stayed out

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

my mind wandered

on business trips

exceptional situation yesterday!”

were you guys drinking?” “Ivanna’s place!”

to the car dealership yesterday?” I “Huh?

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

misunderstanding

finished eating, Johnson called Matthew to let him know that ATL Empire was

me and asked about the situation with

me to accompany him

he went with

received a document on my

the ATL Empire’s meeting

key point stood

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