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

overdo it. If they

Carl interrupted while looking at

said, “Good, Sonia’s coming back now.

Sonia came over with a glass of mango

I saw from afar that both of you looked

birthday gift,” Charles said, laughing

his answer, Carl nodded. “Yes, Sonia.

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 it’s too

replied gently, shaking his head. “Some gifts have to be custom-made

“Exactly, darling,” Charles agreed.

discussing what to get for Sonia for her birthday?

eyes at him and said, “What’s Sonia’s birthday got to do with

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

Charles snapped, “Let me correct that.

what if he is? There’s no limit to the number of friends I can have, and I’m also Sonia’s partner

retort all of a sudden, but Carl narrowed his eyes and asked, “Sonia, what are you working on

you the details just yet,” she answered,

Reeds, the Grays 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 crestfallen at the

Sonia. Let me bring you to meet some important

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

Douglas the last time. Alright, let’s go now and don’t keep them waiting.” Then, he grabbed her by her wrist and dragged

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

and there weren’t many exchanges between him and Sonia before, but how did he become so close with her

because of the partnership,” Charles answered, swirling

him, Carl asked, “And what partnership

tell you, I won’t go against her wishes as

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