Chapter 529 Toby’s Slip

“Babe, what are you doing?” Charles didn’t expect Sonia to react so aggressively over a slip of paper. She snatched it away and hid it behind her, as if the slip was some sordid secret she didn’t want anyone to find out.

Sonia knew she was overreacting and could cause some misunderstanding, so she stared down apologetically. “Sorry, Charles. You can’t read this.”

“Why can’t I?” Charles put his hands down and looked at her.

 

Sonia started explaining, “Because—”

Charles interrupted, “Because it was left by Toby, right?”

Sonia was surprised, and her head shot up. “How did you—”

“You want to know how I found out, right?” Charles smiled self-deprecatingly.

Sonia gulped, but she said nothing. Yes.

with you then, so he must have sent you home. I don’t

 

correct. The only incorrect thing is the time Toby came over. He did not come over this morning. In

not talk about this. You should eat, and I’ll take you to Paradigm Co. after

breakfast

Charles nodded. “Why not?”

and you never wanted me to take anything from him, so it

just woke up, and you haven’t eaten anything yet. Plus, you have a free set of breakfast here, so take advantage of it. Besides…” He stared down to hide the sadness within his eyes. He muttered, “You wouldn’t throw it away even if I told you to. You can’t do it.” The last part was barely a

clearly, so she tilted her head sideways curiously.

going to use the bathroom.” He then made his way

thought he was acting weirdly, but she didn’t think too much about it. She took out the slip from behind her back and read the message on it. ‘I’m going now. The breakfast is on the table. If it’s still hot when you see

As Sonia read the message, she pouted. “I’m not stupid. Of course I know I can’t eat cold food. I

was grumbling, but a smile had crept onto her face. Sonia folded the slip and put it in her pocket. She went to check on the breakfast and was surprised to find out that it was still

was almost a feast because there was mushroom soup, croissant, BLT sandwich, and a box of milk. Sonia smacked her forehead in amusement. “Did he buy everything in the shop?” She shook her head and stirred the soup

her phone and was about to put it aside after texting him that. She thought he must be busy working at the moment, but much to her surprise, her phone beeped the moment she put it down. Well, that was fast. She was stunned for a moment, but she quickly took the phone and opened the Messenger app without

Toby texted, ‘You’re awake.’

rolled her eyes. ‘I

saw her reply, he chuckled. I can imagine the look on her face when she said that. The more he thought about

were horrified to see their boss smiling, as if it was something

anyone have any idea

obvious? He’s in

“Whoa? Really? With whom?”

heads as none of

were gossiping about him, and he texted back

the soup before her.

agreed that he could woo her, and giving a potential partner breakfast was a part of

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