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.

lips. “Aren’t you

 

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

Miss Reed? How could I possibly be jealous? You’re standing in front of me and 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

frowned slightly but didn’t

Sonia pretended not

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

“Of course.” She nodded.

arms around her waist and followed

urge to rush up and separate

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

you think Tina gets

eating and sleeping?”

pointed out, “Well, there you have it. Some people consider

he grinned playfully. “Baby, what’d you say if we tore away her fake

not going

Halfway through the meal, Sonia wiped the

me to accompany you?” he teased playfully,

a faint smile.

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

left. After using the toilet, she tidied her clothes

she saw Sonia, 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 apply to

Miss Reed,” she greeted

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

her powder case, Tina looked up at the bandage

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

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