Next One Is a Babe

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Startled, Logan asked, “Where exactly are you?”

Sophia told him the name of the mall. However, Logan was slightly averse to the idea. “I don’t see why I should go shopping with you. Besides, I would feel like a pervert if I were to go browsing women’s clothing with you people.”

“That’s not what I meant,” Sophia interjected. “We’re done shopping, so why don’t you come have a chat with us? We will go home after that, or even have dinner at my place. As you say, the more the merrier.”

Logan liked meeting up with friends, so he agreed to Sophia’s arrangement after giving it some thought. Then, he told Sophia to wait for him while he was on his way. After hanging up, Sophia looked around with worry, which prompted Matilda to do the same anxiously. “What’s wrong? Did you call Logan so that he can offer us some protection?”

Sophia ordered some coffee and hot chocolate before explaining, “I am not sure if that’s the case, but I had a feeling that a man was taking photos of me outside the lift.”

Taken aback by what Sophia told her, Matilda observed Sophia from up close. “Are you sure it’s not because you look beautiful?”

Sophia’s expression soured immediately. “I’m being serious.”

Nodding, Matilda hastily agreed with her. “Alright, I’ll take it more seriously. We should stay put as we don’t know who’s waiting outside. We can’t afford to have anything happen to you at this point.”

Sophia licked her lips. “This feels awful.” Indeed, it was awful, as they had to worry about their own safety even on a shopping trip, which was almost unbearable.

Heaving a sigh, Matilda suggested, “We should tell John about it so that he can catch the culprit. We might even be able to uncover the mastermind by following this lead.”

Sophia smacked her lips before replying, “The thing is, I’m not sure if I am overthinking this.” She couldn’t help but feel like she might be suffering from a paranoia due to what happened prior to that.

Nodding, Matilda echoed, “I suppose your concern is valid.”

Soon, Logan arrived at the mall with his dazzling gold chain hanging around his neck. Due to how peculiar and eye-catching his outfit was, Sophia wanted to act as if she didn’t know the guy at all. On the other hand, Logan sat down beside her with a cheerful disposition upon finding out where she was. Looking at Matilda, he said casually, “Madam, you sure bought a lot of stuff.”

Matilda was surrounded by bags that she placed on the floor and on the chair beside her. Heaving a sigh, she said nonchalantly, “Well, I am a woman after all, so this is what happens when I go shopping.”

In the meantime, Sophia finished her hot chocolate before glancing out from where she sat, only to once again spot the man whom she saw outside the lift. However, judging from how he was scanning his surroundings, it seemed that he had yet to notice Sophia. Sophia hastily ducked a little before instructing Logan, “Take a look at that person over there. Is he up to something? I have a feeling he has been tailing me.”