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?”
I have to teach
with you on this, but don’t overdo
it,” Carl interrupted while looking at
lightly on his shoulder and said, “Good, Sonia’s coming
he muttered as Sonia came over with a glass of mango juice in
talking about? I saw from afar that both of
birthday gift,” Charles said, laughing
his answer, Carl nodded. “Yes, Sonia. What would you like for your
half a year to go and you’re already discussing
Carl replied gently, shaking his head. “Some gifts have to be
“Exactly, darling,” Charles agreed.
for Sonia for her birthday? Count me in as well,”
and said, “What’s
also my friend,” Zane answered, sticking
Charles snapped, “Let me correct that. Your friend is
to the number of friends I can have, and I’m also Sonia’s partner in work,
of a sudden, but Carl narrowed
you the details just yet,” she
it would just cause him unnecessary worries. However, his eyes turned gloomy and he appeared
meet some important
scrutinized him dubiously. “Why
now and don’t keep them
didn’t stop him for the sake of Sonia’s career, but Carl stared at Zane with a somber expression
become so close with her in just a little more than two
Charles answered, swirling the wine in
Carl asked, “And what
palm, Charles said, “You shouldn’t try to find out more about this. Since Sonia doesn’t want to tell you, I won’t go
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