Chapter 412 Bon Appétit

As though he sensed Sonia’s displeasure, Toby cleared his throat and lowered his gaze before lying through his teeth, “She mentioned something about an emergency at her company, and she’s probably outside taking their call now.”

“Oh.” Sonia lifted her chin in a half-hearted nod. “I see.” Fine then, I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on her if it really is about an emergency.

Now that he had successfully convinced her, he looked up and asked, “So, can I walk you over to the couch now?”

 

She pursed her lips and did not answer—it was her way of acceding.

He took her by the arm once more and helped her over to the sofa, whereupon he sat down and added, “By the way, it’s nearly noon and I’ve ordered lunch. Perhaps you’d like to join me for a meal?”

As proud as she was, she was about to refuse his offer when her stomach grumbled before she could even get her words out. Her hand fluttered over her stomach as blood rushed to her face. She stuttered in embarrassment, “I-I…”

Sonia couldn’t believe how her stomach had betrayed her by exposing her hunger. If I say no to him, he’ll take it personally. A tired sigh escaped her as she thought about this and lowered her pride. Then, she tucked her hair behind her ear as she replied lamely, “I guess I’ll take you up on your offer, President Fuller. Thank you.”

“You don’t have to thank me; it’s only a meal,” Toby countered with mild amusement, the corner of his lips curling into a triumphant smirk.

was accepting of him in the absence of an outward rejection

 

Wanda was secretly cheering him on as well, but her enthusiasm was quickly replaced by disappointment when she saw that Sonia’s sullen expression did not mirror Toby’s excitement. She could tell that Sonia’s

as Wanda made to open it, he shot her a look

the step that she had taken and remembered that she was supposed to be ‘taking

stood up and headed for the door. “I’ll get it. I think lunch

with carrier bags loaded with containers of takeout, which he set up on the coffee table in front of

knew what kind of dishes he ordered for lunch, though she had to admit she was a little bewildered by it, considering how these dishes

She spun to where Toby was next to her, and while

putting food on a disposable plate for her when he heard her speak. As he looked at her, he clarified,

“These dishes—”

Then, he thought of something else and added, “Just to

Sonia raised a brow. “Funnily enough, I don’t believe

coma, so I never ordered these for her. That said, I did get her

loves mangos; surely many around the world are fans of the tropical fruit. Besides,

I’m concerned, you have the exclusive privilege and that has never changed. It’s just that I used to view Tina as you, which was why I

for me? I mean, I know that there are people who mistake others for someone whom they know, and it’s not uncommon, but to go six years without

with a self-effacing smile. “If I told you I was hypnotized, which

someone had the audacity to hypnotize a man as powerful as

me. “Okay, let’s just leave it at that. We should probably dig in, seeing as you’re hungry.” He carefully passed her the plate of food.

spoon-feed her, but he knew that she would rather starve than to allow that to happen, so he forcefully dismissed the idea. He still harbored hope for their relationship and when

to his thoughts, Sonia quietly dug into her

he slightly leaned forward to watch her eat. Seeing her enjoy

her eyes. It made her feel as if she was being transported to the memories of six years ago when he

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