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?”

 

shoulder, Carl replied coldly, “Of course. I have to teach them a lesson

this, but don’t overdo it. If they become suspicious

interrupted while looking

patted him lightly on his shoulder and said, “Good,

muttered as Sonia came over with a glass of

are you guys talking about? I saw

just discussing your birthday gift,” Charles said, laughing

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

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 it’s too

at all,” Carl replied gently, shaking his head. “Some gifts have to be custom-made ahead

“Exactly, darling,” Charles agreed.

her birthday? Count me in as well,” Zane interrupted suddenly

said, “What’s

she’s also my friend,” Zane answered,

snapped, “Let me correct that. Your friend

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

all of a sudden, but Carl narrowed

can’t tell you the

no need to tell Carl about it because it would just cause him unnecessary worries. However, his eyes turned gloomy and he appeared crestfallen at

to meet some

but then she scrutinized him dubiously. “Why are you being so

the last time. Alright, let’s go now and don’t keep them waiting.”

stared at Zane with a somber expression and asked, “Hey Charles, since when did he become so close

so close with her

the partnership,” Charles answered, swirling the wine

Carl asked, “And

try to find out more about this. Since Sonia doesn’t want to tell you, I

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