I nodded and as I wiped the corner of my lips.

I looked at the time and realized that it was already one thirty in the afternoon. I looked towards him and said, "Thank you for the meal. It's getting late, I must get back to work."

I then got up and walked out of the restaurant.

I was not being indifferent, nor was I deliberately pushing him away. I had always believed in letting bygones be bygones.

He followed me out, saying, "I'll send you back."

I nodded; I didn't refuse because it was not easy hailing a taxi in HovelL

He remained quiet even after getting into the car.

Seeing that I would not be the first to speak, he said, "I'll deal with Cecil, so you won't have to worry about that. Just focus on your work."

I frowned and said, "No need!" Since I had called Uncle Charles, I did not want him dealing with these trivial things.

Besides, Charles had been investigating corruption cases in different regions for the past few years. I was just making use of the opportunity.

eyes but did not say

when

remained

here very quickly. It was five in the afternoon when he arrived at the hotel. Perhaps he came so suddenly, so the county executive and several city leaders nearby

appearance. Evidently, Charles did not intend

instructed people around him to conduct an investigation on the country executive. The others were sent

sighed slightly while looking at me, "You've

late in the day, so I asked, "Are you hungry? Why don't you come over to our house for

all alone at the hotel. How rare it is

can't complain

talking about? You're also part of the Reid family. When did you become so

small smile and brought him home

earlier,

Charles as if she knew something. She looked at Charles and said, "Mr. Reid, I've seen you on

a moment. He asked incredulously,

"Yes, you specially came to catch the bad

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