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.

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

 

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

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. Wouldn’t you say, Toby?” She wrapped her hands

the force of her grip, Toby frowned slightly but didn’t pull

Gray.” Sonia

them? I thought you were

“Of course.” She nodded.

Charles put his arms around her waist

watched them walk away intimately, he lowered his eyes and pursed his lips into 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

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

you think Tina gets tired of faking a smile when she’s clearly

of eating and

out, “Well, there you have it. Some people consider pretending as a vital part of their survival––just like eating or sleeping. So, why would

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

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

the restaurant’s famous steaks. Halfway through the meal, Sonia wiped the corners of her

need me to accompany you?” he teased playfully, waggling his

a faint smile. “What do you

dangerous glint in her smile, he shuddered and chuckled, “Heh, forget it.

purse and left. After using the toilet, she tidied her clothes and headed

sudden, the stall behind her opened and Tina stepped out. When she saw Sonia, her first reaction was to pause. Following that, she walked

she greeted as

only answered mildly, “It is indeed, to run into

her powder case, Tina looked up at the bandage on

to look at Tina. “Far from it, thanks

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