Chapter 492 Lily

Sonia curled her lips into a bitter smile when she thought about how Charles had invited her to the same party. What’s going on? I’m glad that I rejected him. Otherwise, Toby might think that I went to the party with the intention of appearing in front of him. Hmph! I’m not going to give him the opportunity to look down on me!

Yet, for some reason, Sonia felt her chest tightening whenever she thought about Lily, the girl whom Toby had asked to be his partner. Sonia pulled her chair back and sat down before she moved her mouse to search for Lily’s social media profile. When Sonia saw Lily’s posts of luxury bags, cars, shoes, and makeup products, she couldn’t help but squeeze her delicate brows together. Lily’s personal profile literally screams, ‘I’m proud of being rich’. This is so typical of a nouveau riche. Well, I don’t think she’s a good fit for Toby. Her looks, her family background, and her personal values don’t seem to match Toby’s at all. They don’t suit each other! If Toby actually gets married to Lily someday, I’m definitely going to question his taste in women.

“President Reed!” Someone knocked on the door, disrupting Sonia’s train of thought. She was shocked by the sound, and she hastily shut the window of Lily’s profile before she looked at Daphne, who was standing by the door of Sonia’s office.

 

There was a panicked smile on Sonia’s face. “W-What is it?” Sonia stuttered. Sh*t. Why am I acting like a guilty person? I was just scrolling through someone’s profile—what’s wrong with that?

flustered, but she didn’t think too much about it. “President Dafoe’s assistant got me to tell you that you need to go to his office for

to leave, and Sonia tidied up her desk before she hugged

returned to her office, she received a call from Charles. “I really can’t find another female partner, darling. Could I borrow Daphne

as she giggled into the call. “I’m fine with that. Daphne was your secretary in the past, and you only transferred her over to help me, right? I can pass the message to Daphne,

Daphne immediately lowered the documents in her hand. “Is that

 

and he’s looking for a female partner. He was wondering if you’d

herself as terror flashed in her

Sonia nodded slowly. “Yeah.”

that she wouldn’t be a good fit for Charles. How could I be Charles’s female partner? Usually, guys would bring their girlfriends or close friends to a party as their plus one. I’m not Charles’s girlfriend

Sonia glanced

I…” Daphne lowered her head as she clutched onto her old-school, black A-line skirt. She stumbled on her own words without being able to explain herself. Can I say that I’d long for Charles even more if I were to become his female partner for that

just nervous because she had never been someone’s female partner at a party. “Don’t worry. You

Sonia. “I bet Charles initially wanted to ask you to

Sonia decided to be open about her situation. “I can’t go there because Toby will be there tomorrow.” Daphne didn’t have much to say after hearing

be Charles’s partner for tomorrow? He’d have to go alone if you’re not joining. He doesn’t want to bring women he isn’t familiar with, and you’re the woman he knows best after me.” Sonia spoke in a sincere tone

President Lane? This might not be love, but at least it’s some form of a relationship. In the end, Daphne

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