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“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.

Ms. Tanner that I felt compelled to do some nice

off! Mr. Quigley can’t seriously be

though it merely heightened

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

failed to stop amused laughter from bubbling

in realization. Charles

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

smile on Charles’ face froze

just pulling a small prank.

Tristan. I swear

in Chanaea. I can’t waste my prime in a place like

summoned a waiter and got Sophie a clean plate, which

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

heart almost

Ms. Tanner’s good graces. Please don’t leave me here. I’m very sorry for

more than to beat Charles

was on to something when he suspected

all this. None of this was my idea, Mr. Tristan!” Hmph! Don’t think I’m

it? You should stay behind too, Charles!”

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

wrong, Mr. Tristan. Please, I was just joking around with him. I didn’t know Bertram would take it

was struck speechless by

how shameless can

made up his mind, and it was near impossible for

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

it’s great

trailed off, wondering if her words were a prelude to forgiveness.

hopes by answering, “Since you’re admitting to your wrongdoing, you should

added, “Why don’t you leave Charles alone here, Mr. Tristan? I truly think Bert meant

Bert?

his girlfriend’s rather

thought he might faint from the pressure of his boss’

to me?” Charles continued to wail over his fate, though it

men instead of eating, Tristan piped up, “That’s enough. Just ignore

“Okay.”