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

 

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

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 day. If I got jealous of every one of them, I’d be very busy. Wouldn’t you say,

Toby frowned slightly but didn’t pull his

of you, Miss Gray.” Sonia pretended

said, “Baby, why are you still talking to them? I thought you were hungry. Let’s

“Of course.” She nodded.

his arms around her waist and

an urge to rush up and separate them. Nonetheless, he held back. Keeping his head

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

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

get tired of eating and sleeping?” Sonia asked without

“Well, there you have it. Some people consider

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

the moment, so we’re not going to do anything

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

you need me to accompany you?” he

faint smile. “What do you

her smile, he shuddered and chuckled, “Heh,

she picked up her purse and left. After using the toilet, she tidied her

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

Reed,” she

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

case, Tina looked up at the bandage on Sonia’s head.

to look

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