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.

 

make a fool out 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

now!” Tina took a

the others were stunned for a while before they all gloated with a gleeful laugh. Then, Rebecca gave Tina a thumbs up and said, “That’s a good one,

them on the inside. True and indisputable? What does this have to do with my love for him? I wouldn’t be forced to eat these terrible dishes if it weren’t for the few of

it. You don’t actually have to give two hoots about what they

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

stop her from pressing on. Deep down, a part of him knew how she would react after she

some potatoes and beans on her plate. When she held the food in front of her mouth, she hesitated for a few moments, to which Charles

strong grudge toward them, Tina knew she had no choice but to swallow the food. Thus, she closed her eyes and braced herself

weird taste swept through her taste buds just when her face changed. In the end, she gave in to the terrible taste and covered her

much that she can’t take it and has

that much, either? Otherwise, how does she explain why she’d puke? If I was in her place, I

that way because his dishes tasted terrible. However, it didn’t sit well with him when he saw her

later.” Sonia broke her silence when she noticed the unhappy look on Toby’s face. While she didn’t do that to save Toby

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

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

coldness in his voice, Tina knew he was not happy with her reaction. Thus, her heart sank as she felt mad at the thought of that. This is all Sonia’s fault. If they

and Tyler was shrouded in awkward silence. At the same time, neither of them said anything or picked up their silverware once again amidst the oppressive vibe. Meanwhile, Sonia

starving!” Tyler impatiently patted the table. “Toby, can you arrange for someone to deliver us

the man placed his hand on his forehead and shook his head. “No way. There is a

we going to starve

you don’t want to starve yourself, you’d better start eating.” Toby looked up and met

myself than eat these,”

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

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