Sonia could already tell that she had ruffled his feathers. As she looked away, she had a faint smile. “Oh, my apologies, President Fuller. This is my real side. I always show my blunt side to my enemies.”

Her enemy? Toby clenched his fists as he was shocked after learning that she saw him as an enemy.

 

The only question that bothered him was the reason behind her hostility. Is she unfriendly to me solely because of my behavior, or is she angry because of Tina?

“I will not kick you out of the candidate list. Didn’t I reassure everyone that there shall be no favoritism in this partnership?” he questioned as he rubbed his forehead.

She flicked her hair. “Oh, is that so? I feel at ease then, but why are you waiting for me?”

“I’m bringing you to visit Grandma at the hospital,” Toby answered.

 

Sonia was slightly taken aback at the reason he offered.

“I’m sorry. I will not go with you. I came here in my car and I can drive there on my own,” she rejected him coolly.

 

Toby frowned at her and was about to reply when the elevator chimed before the doors slid open. A cart full of overflowing cardboard boxes suddenly appeared from within the elevator. Since the boxes were stacked high, one could not see the person wheeling it. Similarly, the said person could not see the road ahead and almost rammed into Sonia.

“Look out!” Toby’s eyes flickered and he sternly warned her.

As Sonia was confused by the situation, she only came to the realization when a great force knocked into her from behind in the next second, causing her to lurch to the front.

Toby was standing right in front of her.

seemed not to have heard her at all, for he stood there

expression on his face, she would have suspected that he was stunned

arms before

stumbled backward to steady himself; he only came to a stop when his back slammed into the

and quickly wriggled out of his embrace.

gently nodded his head and replied in a hoarse voice,

your voice?” She furrowed her soft-angled brows and asked with concern,

slightly rolled, but he gave no reply. Instead, he awkwardly shifted

he would be reminded of the tenderness of her breasts when they were pressed

glances at his back. “Did you hurt yourself at the old place? You

that appeared briefly in her eyes, a discovery that brightened his eyes. He answered her concerned question with a warm and gentle voice. Is she worrying about me? It seems like she is not as heartless as she described

thought had brought joy to him for

make sure that he was not hurt anywhere before she sighed in

his back into the

Toby was hurt, Sonia

them with an apologetic look. He repeatedly bowed to them and apologized, “I am really, really sorry. I did not do that on purpose; I did not see anyone in front of me. Are

victims were rich. If they were hurt because

her hand. “It’s okay, we

was a little surprised by her benevolence.

us on purpose. It’s true that I was blocking the elevators and stood in your way. There is no reason why I should blame you. So,

Sir.” The relieved staff gratefully bowed to them again and

who forgave him and allowed him to leave. Why did he thank you as

crept up Toby’s face after hearing her envious tone. He thought

thought of something and looked at him, at which point his smile disappeared.

from a flying basketball at the stadium last time. If we count today’s incident, you have saved me twice in total.” She

brow

me in the past six years. Now, I won’t treat you in a hostile manner. We will see each other as an acquaintance.” She looked up at him. “What do

His eyes narrowed. “Acquaintances?”

have an issue with that?” Sonia tilted her head

was rather upset and

He wasn’t even good enough to be a

understood that her suggestion was the best way forward for

that thought, Toby cast his glance downward and replied in a

shall excuse myself now to visit Grandma

around to leave. Without giving up anything, I have returned two favors he has done for me. What a nice feeling! I feel…

with pursed lips. Is she glad to label us as

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