Chapter 1036

On the other side of the line, Brian shuddered upon hearing Toni's forewarning. His expression turned solemn and he nodded. "I understand. Don't worry, Mr. Brown. Please inform President Fuller that there will be no second time."

He was not that dull. Some things were meant to be done only once; repeating the same thing would be digging one's own grave.

"Okay. If there's nothing else, I shall end the call." Tom hummed before hanging up the phone. Following that, he informed Toby about Brian's thank-you call through text.

In Bayside Residence, Toby was going to the room for a nap after drying his hair. Taking merely one step forward, he heard his phone ringing in the bathrobe pocket. He checked the message and replied 'Got it.' before keeping it and heading toward the room.

He stood beside the bed while looking at the woman, who was fast asleep with red cheeks. Smiling helplessly, he bent over to lightly pinch her nose. He muttered, "You heartless one. How could you fall asleep when someone is actually scheming against you instead of helping you?"

"Hmph..." With her nose pinched, Sonia could not breathe and frowned while squirming.

Noticing that she was going to wake up, he released his hand and patted her shoulder gently to lull her to dreamland again. Soon, she stopped moving and was in a deep slumber.

He let out a soft chuckle and lifted the blanket to tuck himself in bed. After hugging her in his arms, he turned off the lights and closed his eyes.

The next day, Sonia was dealing with some documents in her office when Charles rang her.

"Sonia, what happened?" he questioned as soon as the line got through.

propped on her shoulder and his

company this morning and my father called me to his office saying that

her hand stopped as she sat

morning. A representative of Fuller Group came to our company to relay the news. Everyone was so shocked when I first found out about it. Is he out of his mind?

puzzles fitted perfectly when she associated it with the news of the commerce port

Toby's way of expressing his gratitude to Charles. Not only was he a man of his words, he was also fast in

a smile. "Alright, Charles. I think

Charles, who reclined in his office chair languidly with his legs crossed on the desk, immediately put down his feet and straightened his body. "Tell me. What exactly is going on? Did he lose some screws in his head?

hilarious. "His brain is functioning fine. He's doing it because

brows creased in confusion. "What does it have to

of answering his

was a nuance in Charles' expression. "What?

At first, he was unhappy that I kept him in the dark and did not seek help from him for such a serious matter, but we managed to talk it out after I decided to listen to you and

"Gratitude?"

"Yeah."

silent for a moment before snorting as though he comprehended something. "So, the cooperation is his way

should be."

pursed his lips. "Who needs a 'thank you' from him? I told you

She sighed and interrupted him. "Don't tell me that you're turning down the

it without any merit. So, why should I?"

fully understand my situation. Otherwise, I could've ended up being a haughty person. It is all thanks to you. So, you should accept the offer from Toby.

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