“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.

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

is totally off! Mr. Quigley can’t seriously

smile curved Tristan’s lips, though it merely heightened Bertram’s

a mistake,

failed to stop amused laughter from bubbling out of

in realization. Charles must be responsible for

seems you’d like to stay behind in Fandar too. I’m more than happy to make that happen! Both

Charles’ face froze in

small prank.

quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, Mr. Tristan. I swear

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

Sophie a clean plate,

asked coolly,

almost

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

wanted nothing more than to beat

to something when he

told me to do all this. None of this was my idea,

should stay behind too, Charles!” came

clearly loved flirting with danger, and there was no better way to satisfy his itch than leaving him behind to deal with the mess

Mr. Tristan. Please,

was struck speechless by Charles’

shameless

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

let him off the hook, Tristan would follow suit. He quickly

“Ah, it’s great that you’re

is…” Charles trailed off, wondering if her words were a prelude to forgiveness. And perhaps she might

to your wrongdoing, you should readily accept the punishment that comes with

Charles alone here, Mr. Tristan?

Bert?

expressing his displeasure at his girlfriend’s rather affectionate

thought he might faint from

offended you recently, have I? How could you do this to me?” Charles continued to wail over his fate,

entertaining two other men instead of eating, Tristan piped up,

“Okay.”

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