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 a fashionable

an ordinary competitor

when I thought about Melanie’s

appeared to be

today gave me a good

be of use

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

down, I commented to

“Ms.

to be

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

to pinch my

last night?”

you stayed out

business trips!” I

my mind

be on business

exceptional situation yesterday!”

you guys drinking?” “Ivanna’s place!”

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

site, I went

must’ve been a misunderstanding then!” I said

called Matthew to let him know that ATL Empire was holding a meeting at 2

asked about the situation with

didn’t invite me to accompany him to

he went

received a document on my

was the ATL Empire’s meeting

key point

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