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.

quirked her lips. “Aren’t you afraid your fiancee will get jealous

 

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 had, indeed, been staring at her. Even though jealousy flashed across Tina’s eyes and brewed even more potently in her heart, she made an effort to bring a smile back to

Not to mention, he’s seen plenty of female

her grip, Toby frowned slightly but didn’t pull

Miss Gray.” Sonia

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

“Of course.” She nodded.

his arms around her waist and followed the

a sudden, he had an urge to rush up and separate them. Nonetheless, he

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

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

eating and sleeping?” Sonia

head. With a smile, she pointed 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 she

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

not going to do anything to her.”

ordered the restaurant’s famous steaks. Halfway through the meal, Sonia wiped the corners of her lips and stood up. “I’m going to the

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

gave him a faint smile. “What do

the dangerous glint in her smile, he shuddered

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

her first reaction was to pause. Following that, she walked up to the sinks with a smile and pulled some makeup powder out of her bag to

Reed,” she greeted

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

her powder case, Tina looked up at the bandage

look at

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