Chapter 52

Tyler spent a huge amount of money to treat Sonia and Zane to dinner, and he was evidently quite proud of himself as he swaggered into the house.

He had already signed the contract for tryouts. Meanwhile, both Zane and Sonia had promised to keep this a secret for the time being. By the time he passed tryouts and officially joined the national basketball team, Tyler would no longer be fearful of Toby’s wrath because it would be insignificant. And so, Tyler hummed a tune as he walked into the foyer to change into his bedroom slippers. However, he entered the living room and was caught by surprise upon seeing Toby sitting on the couch.

The latter was dressed in loungewear and

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was currently smoking a cigarette quite relaxedly

*T-Toby!” Tyler jumped up in fright and stammered slightly, “W-Why are you back so early? I thought Tina’s still in the hospital. Why aren’t you there to see her?”

Toby glanced at him. “Have you had your dinner?”

“Yes, I have.”

“Come over here.” Toby flicked the ash off his cigarette by the side of the ashtray using his index finger. “Let’s chat.”

Just then, Tyler could feel a cold sensation

run down his spineD*mnDid Tina tell him

that I‘m going to join the tryouts? Tyler

clutched his backpack and walked forward

with trepidation. Then, he took a seat on the couch next to Toby, but his whole body remained quite tense. “Toby, it’s all my fault,” he started

Tyler had planned to admit his mistake and take full responsibility for everything. The worst punishment he can inflict on mis to make me face the wallso that‘s not a big dealTyler wanted to prevent Toby from investigating this any further, lest the latter confronted Sonia about it.

“Go ahead and play basketball if that’s what you’re really keen to do.” Tyler had

barely said anything but was interrupted by

Toby before he even finished his

sentence.

Tyler stared at the other man in disbelief

and he wondered whether he had misheard something. “Toby, did you agree for me to… play basketball?”

“Yeah, go ahead,” Toby replied nonchalantly. “Do whatever makes you happy. I won’t stop you from it, and that includes playing basketball too. I’ll talk to Mom about it.”

Toby had rewatched the two video clips sent by Zane when he reached home at

night and he had contemplated the

situation for quite some time because of

Sonia’s words. Finally, he managed to

come to terms with everything. He had

entered the family business when he was in school because of his exceptional talent

Furthermore, he

it either. However. Tvler

had no intention

the

who had gone to Tyler’s school today. The former could sense the coach’s strong liking toward Tyler from his words. The coach had praised him throughout their conversation and insisted that such great talent should be

that he shouldn’t force Tyler to take

Besides, he didn’t want to stifle Tyler’s talent

Tyler’s eyes sparkled.

the most liberal-minded brother in the whole wide world! Don’t worry! I won’t let you down. I’ll definitely make it into the national team and win lots of

hearing that, Toby responded, “This is the path you choose for yourself so you have to persevere in it. Don’t bring yourself or the family

before serving Toby a glass of water and

way more patient

previously?” Toby revealed a half-smile and glanced at him.

and replied in a low voice, “Not really. In the past, I felt

maintained his silence for a short while

today.” Throughout

 knew everything but after listening to Sonia‘s words today,

 paid attention to Tyler‘s actual

 stance in front

 any

 never really had a close

to behave so

a surprised tone of voice. “Was she your discipline teacher

answer. Instead, he casually asked, “What did you have for dinner

had hotpot for

of meat just by myself…” Tyler was

and he chatted incessantly about it.

some unfinished homework to do… Toby, I’ll

hurriedly left the room. As soon as he reached

and yelled, “Toby, don’t smoke so much! Sonia

hastens one’s death!”

that. Frightened, Tyler

for Toby, he stared intently

hand. He distinctly recalled that night

he felt his crotch

ashtray.

time. Then, they caught a flight early in the morning, five days before

one of the largest ski field resorts in the country, every year during wintertime, there

to the resort for

the airport to send passengers off

In the cab as

took in the pretty snow scene outside the window. She then asked Charles, “Don’t you feel

in a

point?”

Sonia didn’t enjoy being among crowds so she didn‘t have much experience in such extreme sports. He responded by

Would

you some tips?

here on a business trip. We’re not here

alright. Business is

me!” He heaved a

of Continental Co. should be a well-kept secret.

to get hold

enough to know that he’s here.” She turned her head in the other direction to look outside the window and ignored him. I can‘t quite mention that it was my casual fling who

as they arrived at the resort, Sonia and Charles proceeded to the hotel to

was lost in thought on finding a way to strike up a conversation with the boss of Continental Co. when she noticed that he had just walked in with his friends

skiing session. Coincidentally, they

other while

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