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.

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

 

truth and that Toby had, indeed, been staring at her. Even though jealousy flashed across Tina’s eyes and brewed even more

of me and Toby, so it’s not so strange that Toby is looking at you. Not to mention, he’s

Toby frowned slightly but didn’t pull his arm

you, Miss Gray.” Sonia pretended not to

why are you still talking to them? I thought you were hungry. Let’s go

“Of course.” She nodded.

that, Charles put his arms around her waist and followed

a straight line. All of a sudden, he had an urge to rush up and separate them. Nonetheless, he held back. Keeping his head lowered to hide the expression in his

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

Charles couldn’t resist grumbling, “Do you think Tina gets tired of faking a smile when she’s clearly

you get tired of eating and sleeping?” Sonia asked

Some people consider pretending as a vital part of their survival––just like eating or

thought, he grinned playfully. “Baby, what’d you

done anything to us at the moment, so we’re not going to do anything to her.” Of course, if Tina made the first move, it would be a different matter

restaurant’s famous steaks. Halfway through the meal, Sonia

you?” he teased playfully, waggling

faint smile.

smile, he shuddered and chuckled,

her purse and left. After using the toilet, she tidied her clothes and headed to the sinks to touch up her

her first reaction was to pause. Following that, she walked

a coincidence, Miss Reed,” she

reapplying her lipstick and only answered mildly, “It is indeed, to run into each other even

the lid of her powder case, Tina looked up at the bandage on Sonia’s head. “Are

bothering to look at

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