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.

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

 

purposely trying to provoke her and Toby, she had no way of denying that Sonia was telling the truth and that Toby had, indeed,

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.

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

Miss Gray.” Sonia pretended not to see Tina’s

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

“Of course.” She nodded.

arms around her waist and

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 eyes, he said to Tina,

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

Tina gets

of eating

you have it. Some people consider pretending as a vital part of their survival––just like eating or sleeping.

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

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

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

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

faint smile. “What do

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

and left. After using the toilet, she

out. When she saw Sonia, her first reaction was to pause. Following that, she walked up to the sinks with a smile and pulled some makeup

Miss Reed,” she greeted

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

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

bothering to look at

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