Pursuing Her

“No matter what, you must steer clear of Nicholas,” Sophie warned.

Nicholas was a psycho who would do anything to achieve his goals. He was not an easy person to deal with.

“Okay. Don't worry. I don't think he has time to capture me now. However, he won't give up that easily. You have to watch out too.”

No matter what Nicholas did, his sole purpose was to force Sophie to show her face.

“All right, I got it. Don't worry about me. It's almost time now. You should go to bed.”

Arius' line of work was a matter of life and death. He had to rest well.

“Okay. Remember to call me. Don't make me worry,” Arius reminded Sophie. Gosh, I sound like her mom!

Later that night, Sophie and Tristan went back to visit Josiah.

Josiah's mood instantly improved when he saw her.

“Soph, I haven't asked you how you did in the exam. Tell me, how was it?”

Like other parents, Josiah was concerned about Sophie's results in the university entrance exam.

“It should be pretty good,” she replied.

Josiah finally heaved a sigh of relief after hearing that.

“Oh, Soph! Listen to me. You still have to perform well at university. Tanny, you must wait for her.”

Looking at Sophie tenderly, Tristan replied, “Don't worry, Old Mr. Tanner. No matter how long, I'll always wait for her.”

This girl is worth waiting for.

Josiah was glad to see the expression on Tristan's face.

Seeing their interaction, Willow felt as if she was an outsider to the family. She looked out of place since Sophie returned.

Thinking of Clayton's promise, Willow clenched her fists.

If this is the only way I can get everything I want, then I have no choice but to do it. Who can blame me for that?

Seeing Willow's pale expression, Charmaine asked worriedly, “What's the matter, Willa? Are you feeling unwell?”

“Don't worry, Mom. I'm fine.”

With that, Willow got up and headed upstairs.

She did not dare to look Sophie in the eye as she felt that her younger sister could see through everything.

I'm a goner if she figures out what I'm planning to do.

“By the way, when can I meet up with your family? You two can confirm your relationship and get engaged first!” Josiah spoke up out of the blue.

At his age, he could not predict what might happen the following day.

Josiah wanted to give Sophie a guarantee.

“Engagement?” Sophie's jaw dropped when she heard that.

How troublesome! Do I have to get engaged now?

“Don't worry, Grandpa. I'm very confident in myself. Besides, if a man is to have a change of heart, not even marriage can stop him, let alone an engagement!” Sophie replied.

She knew Josiah was trying to give her a guarantee.

Nevertheless, she did not need it.

Without replying to Sophie, Josiah turned to Tristan. “Tanny, is my request too much?”

Tristan beamed at him and replied, “It's fine, Old Mr. Tanner. I don't mind if you want to hold an engagement ceremony.”

As long as it was a request made by Josiah, Tristan would be willing to do anything.

Moreover, this request was not too excessive.

Sophie frowned upon hearing that.

Why are they making a big deal out of an engagement ceremony?

“Look at Tanny. He has no problem with that. You shouldn't oppose this idea either,” Josiah said with a grin.

The most important thing for Josiah was that Tristan treated Sophie well.

“Grandpa, I don't want any engagement ceremony. I still have to go to university! You're trying to make everyone know about me. How can I face others when I go to university?” Sophie protested.

Tristan is such a well-known figure. I don't want to become that famous too!

“You're right. That was inconsiderate of me,” Josiah admitted.

Just then, more than a dozen military vehicles stopped at the entrance of the Tanner residence. Then, an armed officer got out of one of the vehicles.

The housekeepers were scared witless when they saw the scene.

“Oh my gosh! What on earth is going on? Why are there so many people?”

“That's right! We've always been law-abiding citizens!”

“Enough with the chatter! Hurry and inform Morgan about this!” The housekeepers were in no place to handle the current situation.

When Morgan came over, he was also shocked by the scene even though he had been on the battlefield in the past.

Opening the door, he walked up to the officer.

“Excuse me. Who are you looking for?” Morgan tried his best to stay calm.

“Is this Ms. Sophie Tanner's house?”

“Yes. Why are you looking for Ms. Sophie?” When Morgan heard that it was related to Sophie, he became even more worried.

Ms. Sophie has been acting strange since she returned from Horington. Who did she offend this time?

“Our leader would like to meet Ms. Tanner. Is she free now?”

“Did Ms. Sophie do something wrong?” Morgan was still not at ease.

“Oh, it's nothing. Our leader just wants to meet Ms. Tanner. Please lead the way,” the officer replied politely.

Left with no choice, Morgan could only open the door and allow one of the cars to enter the residence.