At that moment, Tyler recalled when Toby forced him to apologize to Tina two days ago. Even though he hadn’t done anything, Toby assumed that he was in the wrong as soon as Tina cried. What happened back then was eerily similar to what was going on now.

As he was immersed in his own thoughts, he heard Toby calling out to him. “Why are you still standing there? Let’s go!”

 

Snapping back to his senses, Tyler jogged over with his basketball. “Where is the press?”

“Toby dismissed them,” Tina replied gently.

All the while, Tyler was staring at her with a complex look, like he was trying to see through her.

Feeling uneasy under his stare, Tina caressed her face. “Tyler, why are you looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face?”

 

“Nope.” Tyler averted his gaze before shaking his head.

Tina smiled. “I thought there’s something on my face.”

 

the car. There might be more of the press coming,” Toby

of a sudden, Tyler blurted, “Toby, I won’t be coming with

going?” Toby gazed

I’m leaving now!” With that, he ran to the side of the road to

a smile on her face. “Could Tyler have

he saw in Tyler’s

are you thinking about?” Tina nudged Toby with her

senses, he cleared his throat.

agreed to it

before suddenly asking,

little when she heard that, but she pretended to look a little sad. “Of course not.

his lips into a thin line; he didn’t actually admit to her claim, but he didn’t deny it either. “I saw the image posted on the status post. It’s a screenshot of Sonia and me while we were watching the basketball match. You told

of me like that? Yes. I watched the livestream, or else I wouldn’t have known that you’re hurt. However, it doesn’t mean I will do something like that. Besides, I already promised that I will never target Miss Reed anymore. I wouldn’t dare to disappoint you. What if you abandon me?” With

from his peripheral vision the look of chagrin on her face, he felt sorry for her, and was regretting his actions. Perhaps I am being overly suspicious of her. “Sorry, Tina. I

alright. I know people will suspect me as soon as something happened to Miss Reed because of the bad blood between us. I’m already used to

as he patted her on the back. “No, I will never doubt

with

Toby nodded. “I promise!”

that a smile bloomed on Tina’s face to replace the sorrowful expression on it. “Okay, Toby. Let’s continue driving. Stopping

letting her go, Toby buckled up and started the car. So it really is a misunderstanding. Considering how kind Tina is, she would never do something like that. What happened at Mt Buller Resort was a one-off situation in which she went off-track. With that in mind, Toby stopped frowning as he eliminated his doubts toward

already waiting for them at the main entrance. While narrowing his eyes, he turned the car around to drive it to

waiting for them at the door of the president’s office. As soon as they exited the elevator, he nodded

Tom.” Tina greeted him

gave instructions to investigate the incident

behind him. “Toby, what will you do after you uncover the person

out his chair as he replied, “She’s the biggest victim after

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