Tyler spent a huge amount of money to treat Sonia and Zane to dinner, and he was evidently quite proud of himself as he swaggered into the house.

He had already signed the contract for tryouts. Meanwhile, both Zane and Sonia had promised to keep this a secret for the time being. By the time he passed tryouts and officially joined the national basketball team, Tyler would no longer be fearful of Toby’s wrath because it would be insignificant. And so, Tyler hummed a tune as he walked into the foyer to change into his bedroom slippers. However, he entered the living room and was caught by surprise upon seeing Toby sitting on the couch. The latter was dressed in loungewear and was currently smoking a cigarette quite relaxedly.

“T-Toby!” Tyler jumped up in fright and stammered slightly, “W-Why are you back so early? I thought Tina’s still in the hospital. Why aren’t you there to see her?”

Toby glanced at him. “Have you had your dinner?”

 

“Yes, I have.”

“Come over here.”  Toby flicked the ash off his cigarette by the side of the ashtray using his index finger. “Let’s chat.”

Just then, Tyler could feel a cold sensation run down his spine. D*mn! Did Tina tell him that I’m going to join the tryouts? Tyler clutched his backpack and walked forward with trepidation. Then, he took a seat on the couch next to Toby, but his whole body remained quite tense. “Toby, it’s all my fault—” he started.

Tyler had planned to admit his mistake and take full responsibility for everything. The worst punishment he can inflict on me is to make me face the wall, so that’s not a big deal. Tyler wanted to prevent Toby from investigating this any further, lest the latter confronted Sonia about it.

“Go ahead and play basketball if that’s what you’re really keen to do.” Tyler had barely said anything but was interrupted by Toby before he even finished his sentence.

he wondered whether he had misheard something. “Toby, did you

 

Toby replied nonchalantly. “Do whatever makes you happy. I won’t stop you from it, and that includes playing basketball too.

the situation for quite some time because of Sonia’s words. Finally, he managed to come to terms with everything. He had entered the family business

their conversation and insisted that such great talent should be cultivated well and someday, Tyler would definitely shine in the athletic world. Just then, Toby realized that he shouldn’t force Tyler to take over the

sparkled. Feeling shocked, he couldn’t quite believe his ears. “Tony, you’re awesome! You’re the most liberal-minded brother in the whole wide world! Don’t worry! I won’t let you down. I’ll definitely make

responded, “This is the path you choose for yourself so you have to persevere in it. Don’t bring yourself or the family

a glass of water and some fruits. “Toby, did you win a

thoughts of me previously?” Toby revealed

I felt more like one of your subordinates working for you. Listening

me an important lesson today.” Throughout all these years, I’d assumed that I knew everything but after listening to Sonia’s words today, I realized that I never paid attention to Tyler’s actual thoughts. I always maintained an authoritative stance in front of

woman would dare to behave so insolently and tell you off?” Tyler

to answer. Instead, he casually asked, “What did you

platters of meat just by myself…” Tyler was full of praise for the dinner he had eaten that night and he chatted

Tyler grabbed his backpack and hurriedly left the room. As soon as he reached the top of the stairs, he turned back and yelled, “Toby, don’t smoke so much! Sonia mentioned

cold look upon hearing that. Frightened, Tyler lowered his head

Sonia and the kiss filled with cigarette smoke that they

……

for the time. Then, they caught a flight early in the morning, five days before the spring festival,

of the largest ski field resorts in the country, every year during wintertime,

the cab as they were along the way to the resort, Sonia took in the

among crowds so she didn’t have much experience in such extreme sports. He responded by lifting his brows. “I was once the national champion in skiing. Would you like me to be your instructor and give you some tips?

eyes at him. “We’re here

Business is much more important than me!” He heaved a sigh. “The schedule of the boss of Continental

direction to look outside the window and ignored him. I can’t quite mention that it was my casual fling who gave me

and Charles proceeded to the hotel to check into

Continental Co. when she noticed that he had just walked in with his friends after a skiing session. Coincidentally, they bumped

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