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.

gave him a curious glance and quirked her lips. “Aren’t you afraid

 

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

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

her grip, Toby frowned slightly but

Miss Gray.” Sonia

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

“Of course.” She nodded.

his arms around her waist and followed

he had an urge to

“Alright,” she answered cheerfully.

“Do you think Tina gets tired of faking a smile when she’s clearly jealous of you but

you get tired of eating and sleeping?” Sonia asked

Some people consider pretending as a vital part of their survival––just like eating

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

an elbow. “She hasn’t done 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 matter

reached their private room. The couple ordered the restaurant’s famous steaks. Halfway through the meal,

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

a faint smile. “What do you

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

using the toilet, she tidied her clothes and

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

she greeted

“It is indeed, to run into each other

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

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

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