“Are you sure about this?” Bertram could not explain why, but his gut instinct continued to cast doubts over Charles’ suggestion. “I didn’t offend you earlier, did I, Mr. Quigley? You’re not digging my grave here, right?”

Sure, Bertram may have never been in a relationship, but he was no fool.

Charles merely retorted, “Don’t you know how many women I’ve dated in the past? Trust me; my plan is foolproof. In any case, I can’t force you to change your mind if you don’t believe me.”

Alas, Bertram was all out of options. Charles’ idea was his only and best shot.

“Fine. I’ll take that advice.”

When they finally sat down to eat, Bertram boldly sat beside Sophie.

He launched into a string of praises. “Ms. Tanner, Mr. Tristan has waxed poetic about you for a long time. He clearly likes you very much! I must admit, I’ve never met a young woman as beautiful as you in my life!”

As he spoke, he carefully observed Sophie’s expression.

“Oh, really?” Sophie replied curtly while glancing at Bertram. This was actually her first time meeting him.

All she knew of Bertram was that he was Tristan’s right-hand man. For reasons unknown, she had never met him until that day.

She shot Tristan a questioning look.

What is your right-hand man up to?

Bertram realized Sophie’s disinterest in him. Neither the length nor quality of his conversation could capture her attention.

He promptly changed tack and stopped speaking. Instead, he would use his actions to show his adoration for Sophie.

He began piling her plate high with food.

His behavior caused Tristan’s frown to deepen. What is Bertram trying to do?

Curiosity and irritation got the better of Tristan, and he interrogated his right-hand man, “What are you up to, Bertram?”

Bertram’s hand froze in the middle of adding another morsel of food to Sophie’s plate.

I was just so enamored by Ms. Tanner that I felt compelled to do some

off! Mr. Quigley can’t seriously be sabotaging

lips, though

make a mistake, Mr. Tristan?

failed to stop amused laughter

glanced at his friend in realization. Charles must be

you’d like to stay behind in Fandar too. I’m more than happy to make that happen! Both of you can stay here and settle the rest of the

Charles’ face

prank. Did

Tristan. I swear it.

are still plenty of hotties waiting for me in Chanaea. I can’t waste my prime in a

a clean plate, which he proceeded

same time, he asked coolly, “Bertram,

heart almost

misunderstanding! I merely wanted to get in Ms. Tanner’s

nothing more than to beat Charles up for

to something when he suspected Charles of

me to do all this.

You should stay behind too, Charles!” came

with danger, and there was no better way to

suggestion did not sit well with Charles, who protested, “I know I’m wrong, Mr. Tristan. Please, I was just joking around with him. I didn’t know Bertram would take it

speechless

shameless can

already made up his mind, and it was near impossible for anyone to

agreed to let him off the hook, Tristan would follow suit.

it’s great

words were

your wrongdoing, you should readily accept

Charles alone here, Mr. Tristan?

Bert?

at his girlfriend’s rather affectionate nickname for

faint from the pressure of his

haven’t offended you recently, have I? How could you do this to me?” Charles continued to wail over his fate, though it

that Sophie was wasting time entertaining two other men instead of eating, Tristan piped up, “That’s

“Okay.”

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