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.

phone was propped on her shoulder and his indecipherable

cheek. "The commerce port. I arrived at the company this morning and my father called me to his office saying that Toby has offered us cooperation with a commerce port in a free-trade zone. Our company also has the lion share of the

her hand stopped as she sat upright

first found out about it. Is he out of his mind? Why is he consenting to work with us? It is a cooperation in the commerce port and most of the benefits favor us! Has he gone mad? Why is

how Toby mentioned that he was going to thank Charles and Brian. The puzzles fitted perfectly when she associated it with the news of

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

head with a smile. "Alright, Charles. I think I know what's

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? Why is he giving us free lunch out of the sudden? Isn't he always fussy when it

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

was slightly baffled and his brows creased in confusion. "What does it

components." Instead of answering his question

was a nuance in Charles' expression. "What? You told

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 Mr. Smith's advice.

"Gratitude?"

"Yeah."

he comprehended something. "So, the cooperation is his way of

should be."

lips. "Who needs a 'thank you' from him? I told you those for your sake

interrupted him. "Don't tell me

merit. So, why

It is all thanks to you. So, you should accept the offer from Toby. Besides, I heard that Lane Corporation needs a commerce port to make international shipments, but you can't find the suitable one just yet. Even if there is one, I'm sure

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