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.

I heard someone say. “I’m just getting… Ahem,”

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 that you

thought you would be happy instead since we can keep our interaction to a minimum. Don’t you think so?” Tobey smiled, seemingly unaffected by the incident

and less coffee. It’s

do seem like an honest man. If we didn’t have conflicts of interest and if you could stop mentioning self-interest every time you open your

 

dirty behind the scenes. However, I just could not stand how he viewed his relationships. If I

his coffee and continued, “When you agreed to meet with me, I thought you have decided to

change my decision once I have decided. Apart from my family, I would never compromise with anyone, especially on matters regarding Christopher. I firmly believe that as long as I keep persevering, I will

 

then. I wish you success in your pursuits.” Tobey raised his cup of coffee as he said that. “You are a straightforward person.

be trouble.” I treated his words as

about the Osborn family but not because I wanted to know about them. After Christopher found out Mom had introduced a man to

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