It was six in the evening. I had just finished my coffee and eaten two slices of cake. Feeling bored, I asked the waiter to bring me some ice cream from the outside.

 

I’ve tried my best to be on time but Tobey is late. Is he intimidated by my words last time? No, I mean, did Christopher’s domineering presence scare him?

 

After playing around with my phone to entertain myself, I decided I would go home if he didn’t show up in thirty minutes. I have done my part and attended the meeting. Whether he chooses to show up is none of my business.

you doing here?” I heard someone say. “I’m just getting…

before realizing it was Tobey’s voice. I cleared my throat to cover my embarrassment, put down my phone, and said, “Mr. Osborn, a gentleman shouldn’t be late for dates. I’m angry

a minimum. Don’t you think so?” Tobey smiled, seemingly unaffected by the incident last time. He sat down across from me and asked the waiter to take my coffee away and bring

milk and less coffee. It’s better for your

man. If we didn’t have conflicts of interest and if you could stop mentioning self-interest

 

not stand how he viewed his relationships. If I have to choose between love and self-interest, I would not hesitate to choose the former. I’m just

with me, I thought you have decided to agree to our relationship. Looks like

family, I would never compromise with anyone, especially on matters regarding Christopher. I firmly believe that as long as I keep

 

then. I wish you success in your pursuits.” Tobey raised his cup of coffee as he said that. “You are a straightforward person. If I didn’t have someone in mind,

someone in mind! Otherwise, there would be trouble.” I treated his words as a joke and

them. After Christopher found out Mom had introduced a man to me, he investigated Tobey thoroughly. He even found out about how much

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