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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.

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

expression is totally off! Mr.

lips, though it merely

make a mistake, Mr. Tristan?

to stop amused laughter from bubbling out of

glanced at his friend in realization. Charles must be

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

Charles’ face froze in

just pulling a small prank. Did he

Mr. Tristan. I

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

summoned a waiter and got Sophie a

he asked coolly, “Bertram, still

almost stopped

Tristan, this is all a misunderstanding! I merely wanted to get in Ms. Tanner’s good

than to beat

his gut instinct was on to something when he suspected

the blame on Charles, Bertram added, “Mr. Quigley told me to do all this. None of this was my idea, Mr. Tristan!” Hmph! Don’t think

is it? You should stay behind

no better way to satisfy his

Mr. Tristan. Please, I was just joking around with him. I

struck speechless

how shameless can

up his mind, and it was near impossible for anyone

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

it’s great that you’re aware of your

wondering if her words were a prelude to forgiveness. And perhaps she might spare me from

you’re admitting to your wrongdoing, you should

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

Bert?

displeasure at his girlfriend’s

he might faint from the pressure

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 him a smirk from

was wasting time entertaining two other men instead of eating, Tristan piped up, “That’s enough. Just ignore them. Let’s

“Okay.”