Chapter 230 Shocking Self Control "Mr. Tristan, are our plans for this year's Christmas the same as usual?" Every year, the fourof them would have dinner with their families on Christmas Eve.
However, they would go on a vacation together after that. "I have other plans, so I won't join you this year," Tristan replied nonchalantly.
The other three were silent and couldnot help glancing toward Sophie.
His "other plans" must refer to her! Alas, some people really do forget all about their friends after getting a girlfriend.
That's no fun.
"Don't look at me. I'm busy and won't be with Mr.Tristan," Sophie responded.
They don't think I'll be spending Christmas with him, do they?
"Huh?"
Felix could hardly believe his ears.
What was that I just heard? So, that means Mr.Tristan's feelings are one-sided, and he hasn't told her about them! How awkward!
Suddenly, Felix felt a littlesorry for Tristan. Sure enough, one reaps what one sows.
Ms.Tanner sure is no pushover. "What are you busy with? Christmas is a time for family.
Everything else doesn't matter.
Didn't your grandfather recently undergo surgery?" Sarah couldn't help piping up.
It's only at this age that I realize how important it is to spend time with family.
Perhaps it's because I let my family down too much when I was younger.
"Yes, I know. I'll be back in time for Christmas." She had already promised Josiah that she would celebrate the holiday with him.
And since she had given him her word, there was no way she would change her plans.
in Jipsdale for Christmas, can I go and hang out at your house during
been to Sophie's
during Christmas? This year, no one is allowed to
at home with your families." "Oh,
I get
mind if Ysabelle wanted to go and
much rather stay at
don't feel like returning to the
you'll be attending Tanner Group's shareholders' meeting tomorrow and will officially assume the positionof
led the ailing Transfix Cosmetics to where it is
the need to
may be nothing compared to the four families
is the result of
need my help with
busy these few
go with
secretary?" Sarah was still worried Sophie
so I'd feel more at ease if I went with her.
arranged everything," Sophie
"Guys, look at Sophie.
already so capable!" Sarah
years old but
Ysabelle stuck out her tongue, then said, "You're right. My dearest Soph is that amazing!" Indeed, she felt it was a blessing
showed how proud he was
we come here to get ignored? Ever since Sophie turned up, everyone's attention has been on her! "Honestly, you guys have no ideahow Sophie managed to turn the tide and give the others a slap in the
Transfix Cosmetics' product launch was still vivid in Felix's mind. "It wasn't that big of a deal. I just got lucky," Sophie replied, wondering why everyone seemed to be singing her praises
are incapable will never
were unlucky. He felt that not everything that happened could be blamed on luck. After all the
while the three ladieshad their girl talk. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious. "Ysabelle, you have to learn from Sophie, got it?
a lady should be. "I
correlation between her calm
capabilities like hers, I couldn't learn
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