“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.

enamored by Ms. Tanner that I felt compelled

totally off! Mr. Quigley can’t seriously be

smile curved Tristan’s lips, though it merely heightened

sputtered, “Did I make a mistake, Mr. Tristan? I really didn’t

amused laughter from bubbling out of

friend in realization. Charles must be

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’

prank.

Mr. Tristan.

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

got Sophie a clean plate, which he

time, he asked coolly, “Bertram, still thinking of stealing

heart almost

merely wanted to get in Ms. Tanner’s good graces. Please don’t leave me here. I’m very sorry for that

than to beat Charles

gut instinct was on to something

to do all this. None of this was my idea, Mr.

should stay behind too,

way to satisfy his

Charles, who protested, “I know I’m wrong, Mr. Tristan. Please,

speechless by

how shameless

up his mind, and it was near impossible for

his only hope lay in Sophie. If she agreed to let him off the hook, Tristan would follow suit.

it’s great that you’re

her words were a prelude to forgiveness. And perhaps she

answering, “Since you’re admitting to your wrongdoing, you should readily accept the punishment that comes with

leave Charles alone here, Mr. Tristan?

Bert?

eyes narrowed, expressing his displeasure at his girlfriend’s

faint from the pressure of his boss’

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

instead of eating, Tristan

“Okay.”

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