Sonia had never expected things to go so smoothly with the government. It only took an hour for a contract to be signed. As thanks to her for a few years of free land use rights, they promised to help her build her factory and have a machinery plant set up for her.

By the time she exited the department, the sky was already dark. As if on cue, her stomach grumbled loudly. Hearing it, Charles threw an arm around her shoulders. “How about we have steak for dinner, baby?”

“Sure.” She nodded in agreement.

“Let’s go!” Still with his arm around her, he lengthened his stride in the direction of their car.

 

Half an hour later, they arrived at one of Seafield’s most famous restaurants. The moment they walked inside, Sonia heard a familiar voice behind her. “Miss Reed, Mr. Lane, we meet again.”

Instantly, Sonia’s smile faded. Much less politely, Charles rolled his eyes. “Why is it you both again?”

It was none other than Tina and Toby. With a gentle smile, Tina asked, “You don’t wish to see us, Mr. Lane?”

“You don’t need to ask to know that,” he retorted, spreading his arms.

Nonetheless, her smile stayed on her face. She didn’t seem angry. On the other hand, Toby was silent. His gaze was fixed on the bandage on Sonia’s head with an unreadable look in his eyes.

gave him a curious glance and quirked her lips. “Aren’t you afraid your fiancee will get jealous of you

 

her question, the smile on Tina’s face finally slipped. While Tina knew Sonia was purposely trying to provoke her and Toby, she had no way of denying that Sonia was telling the truth and that

Toby, so it’s not so strange that Toby is looking at you. Not to mention, he’s seen plenty of female employees at Fuller Group every day. If I got jealous of every one of them, I’d be very busy.

Toby frowned slightly but

you, Miss Gray.” Sonia

yawning, Charles said, “Baby, why are you still talking to them? I thought

“Of course.” She nodded.

around her waist and

into a straight line. All of a sudden, he had an urge to

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

couldn’t resist grumbling, “Do you think Tina gets tired of faking a smile

get tired of eating and sleeping?” Sonia

there you have it. Some people consider pretending as a vital

After a moment of thought, he grinned playfully. “Baby, what’d you say if we tore away her fake

him an elbow. “She hasn’t done anything to us at the moment, so we’re not going to do anything to her.” Of course, if Tina made the first

room. The couple ordered the restaurant’s famous steaks. Halfway through the meal, Sonia wiped the

me to accompany you?”

a faint smile. “What

smile, he shuddered and

her purse and left. After using the toilet, she

Sonia, her first reaction was to pause. Following

she greeted

mildly, “It is indeed, to run into each

lid of her powder case, Tina looked up at the bandage on

lips without even bothering to look at Tina. “Far from it,

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