When Sonia and Toby looked up, they saw Zane walking toward them while twirling the car keys on his fingers. Toby narrowed his eyes as he glanced at Zane and Sonia with a frown on his face. Why would she get Zane to fetch her? Since when has their relationship progressed this far?

On the other hand, Zane was surprised to see Toby. “Why are you here with President Reed, Toby? Are you two on a date?” He pointed at the two of them teasingly.

 

After setting the ice pack aside, Sonia rolled her eyes at him. “Stop spouting nonsense. I came for a business negotiation and just happened to bump into President Fuller.”

“Is that so?” Zane caressed his chin in disbelief. Seeing that Toby said nothing to affirm or deny the claim, Zane pouted, bored by the uneventful exchange. Then, he was startled when he saw Sonia’s swollen ankle. “President Reed, what happened to your leg?”

“I sprained my ankle,” Sonia replied casually while putting her heels back on.

Zane tutted. “The sprain looks quite severe. You must have hurt your bones.”

 

“So, your next mission will be sending me to the hospital.” Sonia raised her head to look at him.

Zane acted as if he were Sonia’s underling. “Yes, boss!”

 

to him. “What are you waiting for then? Come

forth to help

while, Toby had a glum look on his face as he watched their interaction. When Zane rested his hand on Sonia’s waist, the aura Toby emitted was so cold that it could

excruciating pain, so she wasn’t in the mood to take in her surroundings. At the side, Zane was supporting her carefully to prevent her from falling over, so he wasn’t paying

that, Toby saw them off with a grim look in his eyes and hardened expression on his impassive face. “Investigate if the incident in the elevator was an accident or if it was deliberately targeted at us.” Toby

they did seize benefits that used to belong to other companies. Therefore, it was possible

Soon, he came back with the results of his investigation. “President Fuller, I’ve finished investigating the incident. It was an accident. A problem was found with the operation of the elevator this morning, but the manager didn’t stop it, nor did he inform the technicians to service it, which led to what

also feeling terrified when he recalled the incident. They were fortunate enough in that the elevator

his fists with a sullen look on his face. “Inform the HR department in headquarters to hire another manager. Also,

“Understood.” Tom nodded.

each other. In fact, they were almost strangers to each other. However, their relationship had improved drastically over time to the point that they could joke around with each other. Toby would never believe

Despite knowing that, Tom dared not say it out loud, so he could only take his orders while pretending that he knew nothing.

people came along while enjoying a conversation among themselves. It wasn’t Tina, but her good friend, Cynthia, who was

“Look, Tina. Isn’t that Sonia

Cynthia was pointing at. Although her gaze dimmed, she maintained a gentle tone of voice as she spoke. “Indeed.

before stopping on Sonia’s leg, where an angry swell was evident. “Miss Stryder,

also swept a glance at Sonia’s ankle before she shook her head arrogantly.

“That’s odd,” Tina mumbled.

“Tina, they’re

cast a glance in their direction again, she met Sonia’s gaze, which caused the latter

head to look at Sonia.

Toby at the hotel, and now I meet Tina in the hospital. What luck,” Sonia

the others coming at them, he seemed to be anticipating a

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