Tina didn’t expect that Charles would ask about her, so she politely smiled and said, “I…”

“Is the food not up your alley?” Charles interrupted her speech.

 

Tina shook her head in denial. “That’s not it.”

“Then, why aren’t you eating them?” Charles led the conversation back to where it started. In the meantime, Sonia and the others knew he was trying to mess around and drive a wedge between Tina and Toby. Therefore, they all put down their silverware and waited to enjoy the show.

“That’s right, Miss Gray. Since you’re okay with Toby’s cooking, you should probably start eating.” Zane propped his face with his hand, echoing Charles’ words in a deadpan manner.

Jumping on the bandwagon, Rebecca nodded. “President Fuller prepared these dishes himself, and it wouldn’t look nice if you don’t try any of them, Miss Gray. Furthermore, you love him, don’t you? So shouldn’t you show him your support?”

 

Tyler puckered his lips and was about to say something, only to be stopped by Toby with a cold glare. Meanwhile, Sonia was seen enjoying her soup calmly without saying a single word, her eyes filled with mischief as if she had nothing to do with Tina’s humiliation.

Fixing her angry eyes on each of them, Tina could feel her rage burning inside her.

 

of me by forcing me to eat these terrible dishes. They want to embarrass me. They even used Toby to pressure me just so that they can be sure to reach their goal; if I refuse to eat those dishes, my love for Toby will be doubted and called into question. By then, Toby will lose his faith in me, even though he may

eating now!” Tina took a deep breath and

and the others were stunned for a while before they all gloated with a gleeful laugh. Then, Rebecca gave Tina a thumbs

to eat these

“Don’t do it. You don’t actually have to

is the first time cooking, and I should try it,” Tina replied and

Toby didn’t do anything else to stop her from pressing on. Deep down, a part of him knew how she would react after she

before placing some potatoes and beans on her plate. When she held the food in front of her mouth, she hesitated for a

had no choice but to swallow the food. Thus, she closed her eyes and

swept through her taste buds just when her face changed. In the end, she gave in to the terrible taste and covered her mouth before running into the restroom. Even when she was inside the restroom,

really like your cooking so much that she can’t take it

why she’d puke? If I was in

way because his dishes tasted terrible. However, it didn’t sit well with him when he saw her heading to the restroom to puke. After all, like Charles said, Tina might not have been considerate enough to think about protecting

dig in and talk later.” Sonia broke her silence when she noticed the unhappy look on Toby’s face. While she didn’t do that to save Toby from embarrassment, she was trying to prevent Charles and the others

shrugged their shoulders and continued to enjoy their meal. Soon, Tina returned from the restroom and pulled out her seat before she sat down and carefully peaked at Toby beside her. Knowing that her reaction might have embarrassed Toby, she guiltily apologized to him and said, “I’m sorry, Toby. I didn’t want to

taste really bad, so it’s normal that you threw up,” Toby

thought of that. This is all Sonia’s fault. If they hadn’t forced me to eat those dishes, I wouldn’t have thrown up, and neither would

silence. At the same time, neither of them said anything or picked up their silverware once again amidst the oppressive vibe. Meanwhile, Sonia and the others were happily enjoying their

can’t take this anymore. I’m starving!” Tyler impatiently patted the table. “Toby, can you arrange for someone to deliver us some decent food in a

placed his hand on his forehead and shook his head. “No way. There is a thunderstorm outside, and it’s dangerous for a helicopter to fly

we going to starve ourselves like that?”

don’t want to starve yourself, you’d better start eating.”

starve myself than eat these,” Tyler pouted

didn’t force his brother. “Fine then. Get out

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