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

ordinary competitor

had a secret satisfaction when I

be stacked in my

her again today gave me a

could be of use to

was surprisingly open about introducing me, and I lowered my

we sat down, I

“Ms.

be a very

her!” “Being overly cunning is not necessarily a good thing for

honey–understanding and virtuous.” Are you

reaching out to pinch my

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

stayed out

need to entertain myself when you’re away on business trips!” I spoke lightly, as if the topic

mind wandered to

won’t be on

was an exceptional situation

you guys drinking?” “Ivanna’s place!”

go to the car dealership

the construction site, I went

been a misunderstanding

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

and asked about the situation

didn’t invite me to accompany

went

document on my

the ATL

point

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