The comments reached Sonia’s ears as well, but she just smiled and didn’t take them to heart because she had heard such things countless times.

Confused, Carl looked at her smiling face and asked, “Aren’t you angry, Sonia?”

She took a sip of juice and replied, “There’s nothing to be angry about.”

“They’re speaking so badly about you.” Narrowing his eyes, Carl scanned the gossip-mongers as though he wanted to memorize their faces.

 

Chuckling, she answered, “Just let them say whatever they want. I can’t possibly seal their mouths, can I? Furthermore, I can’t be angry at so many people.”

“But I am!” A spiteful look flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared the next second. These people who insulted Sonia… I won’t let any of them off!

Not knowing what was on his mind, Sonia patted him on the shoulder and said, “It’s alright, I know you feel unjustified for me, but you shouldn’t be bothered since I’m not even angry about it. Just let them be. They’re simply a bunch of gossip-mongers, and we don’t have to stoop to their level.”

Grinning, Carl nodded. “Alright.”

“I’m going to get another glass of juice,” she said and placed her empty glass on the side before heading off to the drinks corner, leaving Carl and Charles alone.

Resting an arm on Carl’s shoulder, Charles asked in a hushed voice, “Rascal, are you going to do something to these people?”

 

coldly, “Of course. I have to teach them a lesson since they have the

don’t overdo it. If they become

it,” Carl interrupted

his shoulder and said, “Good,

Sonia came over with a glass

asked, “What are you guys talking about? I saw

your birthday

answer, Carl nodded. “Yes, Sonia. What would

knowing whether to laugh or cry. “There’s still half a year to go and you’re already discussing what to prepare as my gift. Don’t you think

gently, shaking his head. “Some gifts have

“Exactly, darling,” Charles agreed.

you guys discussing what to get for Sonia for her birthday? Count me in as well,” Zane interrupted suddenly as he

at him and said, “What’s Sonia’s birthday got

she’s also my friend,” Zane answered, sticking

Charles snapped, “Let me correct that. Your

no limit to the number of friends I can have, and I’m also Sonia’s partner in work, right?” he said and winked

to retort all of a sudden, but Carl narrowed his eyes and asked,

I can’t tell you the details

and the Colemans. Therefore, there was no need to tell Carl about it because it would just cause him unnecessary worries. However, his eyes turned gloomy and he appeared

bring you to meet

eyes sparkled, but then she scrutinized him dubiously. “Why

it as my thanks because you babysat Douglas the last time. Alright, let’s go now and don’t keep them waiting.” Then, he

Sonia’s career, but Carl stared at Zane with a somber expression and asked, “Hey

Zane as Toby’s friend, and there weren’t many exchanges between him and Sonia before, but how did he become so close

the partnership,” Charles answered, swirling the wine in his

asked, “And what

“You shouldn’t try to find out more about this. Since Sonia doesn’t want to tell you, I won’t go against her wishes as well. Let’s go, I’ll introduce some key figures

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