Being Pursued By Ex-husband

Chapter 456 A Woman Of Principle

When Sophia arrived at the restaurant, Samuel was already there.

She thanked the waiter for leading her to the table. As soon as she set her bag down, Samuel pulled out the chair for her.

How gentlemanly of him.

Sophia glanced at Samuel and uttered, "Thank you."

Samuel touched his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed. "We're way past these courtesies, so there's no need for such formalities."

Then, he handed her a menu.

Sophia's lips quirked into a smile as she took over the menu. After skimming through the dishes and their prices, she remarked, "You're really generous, Mr. Schild."

The dishes were far from ordinary. Even though it was just the two of them, the meal would easily cost Samuel three to four thousand.

"It's nothing. If you like the food here, you can always come back and put it on my tab," Samuel offered.

Sophia took a sip of her coffee and said, "I won't spare you the courtesy next time, then."

"You're most welcome."

Samuel was not at all concerned about the money.

Sophia proceeded to order several dishes and some soup without hesitation.

"This should be enough for the both of us. After all, it's just the two of us, and it's not likely that we can finish it all," Sophia said.

Samuel nodded. "We can always add more later if needed."

Sophia smiled and took another sip of her coffee. "I'm guessing you didn't invite me here just for a meal, right?"

Samuel let out a chuckle. "Sophia, you're a smart lady. I'm sure you know why I invited you out today."

"I've witnessed almost everything that had happened between you and Alex throughout the years. I might have been hasty this morning and said some offensive things. Please don't hold it against me. As you know, I can be quite forthright," Samuel went on.

apology. "I apologize for my blunt words this

a raised brow. "What

caught Samuel off guard, stumping

as he struggled

however, seemed

let him off the hook. "I don't think I'm that petty, am I, Mr.

was trying

their soup arrived, the conversation

left, Samuel asked, "So, you've forgiven

lid of the soup bowl before glancing at Samuel. "I

understand the bond between you and Alexander. If it were me who had gotten

hadn't expected Sophia to be so magnanimous. He even

but I've never believed that he's gone. I know you think the same as well. Besides, your presence at Odyssey really gives me hope to hold on. At least, I know I'm not

Justin were burdened with a similar sense of guilt, but such feelings were ultimately

news of Alexander's sudden mishap struck them like

to lead, and people came and went with such frequency that Samuel knew it was unreasonable to expect others to remain fixated on the past, unwilling to move on

might be somewhat careless in everyday matters, he could

was, and they were able to accept Alexander's tragic fate

didn't blame them, but the thought of people gradually forgetting Alexander caused

for him, Sophia wouldn't have joined Odyssey and thrown herself into such a

intentions known to others, Samuel could guess that her ceaseless dedication to her work was an effort to protect Odyssey until Alexander's return, at which point she

Samuel knew it would incite a myriad

him, but if Sophia had moved on with another man, did it mean that she had given up on Alexander too, leaving Samuel the

Sophia had seen this side of Samuel. She pursed her lips slightly and said, "I

"How is he doing

a heavy subject. Seeing as Samuel had steered the topic of conversation, she

"Right. His name is Claudius Lenoir now. He has a fiancée named

gazed at the smile on Sophia's face, uncertain whether she was

in the documents.

the subject, but the question had brought on an awkward

that's not what he wants,"