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 knit

wasn’t an ordinary

secret satisfaction when I thought

be stacked in

gave me a good

could be of use

was surprisingly open about introducing me, and I lowered my guard,

down, I commented

“Ms.

to be a

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

someone like my honey–understanding and virtuous.” Are you saying

reaching out to pinch

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

stayed out

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

mind wandered to

be on business

an exceptional situation yesterday!” he

guys drinking?” “Ivanna’s place!” I answered

the car dealership yesterday?” I “Huh?

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

been a misunderstanding then!” I

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

me and asked about the situation with ATL

me to accompany him to

went with

received a document on my phone after picking

ATL Empire’s

point stood

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