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?”

 

his arm off his shoulder, Carl replied coldly, “Of course. I have to teach them a lesson since they have the nerves

don’t overdo it. If they

got it,” Carl interrupted while

him lightly on his shoulder and said, “Good, Sonia’s coming back now. Don’t

he muttered as Sonia came over with a glass of mango juice in

I saw from afar that

birthday gift,” Charles said,

“Yes, Sonia. What would

half a year to go and you’re already discussing what to prepare as my gift. Don’t you

head. “Some gifts have to be custom-made ahead of

“Exactly, darling,” Charles agreed.

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 to do

also my friend,”

“Let me correct that. Your

of friends I can have, and I’m also Sonia’s partner in work, right?” he said and

words to retort all of a sudden, but Carl

something important, but I can’t tell you the

about it because it would just cause him unnecessary worries. However, his eyes turned gloomy and he appeared crestfallen

Sonia. Let me bring you to meet some important figures of the

him dubiously. “Why

go now and don’t keep them waiting.” Then, he grabbed her by her wrist and

sake of Sonia’s career, but Carl stared at Zane

between him and Sonia before, but how did he become so close with her in just a little more than two months? In addition, he really didn’t

the partnership,” Charles answered,

him, Carl asked, “And what partnership is

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

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