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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.

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

totally off! Mr. Quigley can’t seriously be sabotaging

smile curved Tristan’s lips, though

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

amused laughter from bubbling out

friend in realization. Charles

happy to make that happen! Both of you can stay here and settle the rest

smile on Charles’ face froze

was just pulling a small prank. Did he

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

are still plenty of hotties waiting for me in Chanaea. I

and got Sophie a clean plate,

coolly, “Bertram,

almost

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

to beat Charles

on to something when he suspected Charles

the blame on Charles, Bertram added, “Mr. Quigley told me to do all this. None of this was my idea,

stay behind too, Charles!” came Tristan’s indifferent

way to satisfy his itch than leaving

I’m wrong, Mr. Tristan. Please, I was just joking around with

struck speechless

shameless can

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

hook, Tristan would follow suit. He quickly turned to her and pleaded, “I messed up, Sophie. Just forgive me

half-heartedly, “Ah, it’s great that you’re aware of your

if her words were a prelude to forgiveness. And perhaps

“Since you’re admitting to your wrongdoing, you should readily

alone here, Mr. Tristan? I

Bert?

narrowed, expressing his displeasure at his girlfriend’s rather affectionate nickname

he might faint from the pressure of

do this to me?” Charles

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

“Okay.”