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

again when we

remained

arrived at the hotel. Perhaps he came so suddenly, so the county executive and several city leaders nearby also

also made an appearance. Evidently, Charles

him to conduct an investigation on the country executive. The others

looking at me,

I asked, "Are you hungry? Why don't you come over to our house for dinner and

ignore me and leave me all alone at the hotel.

chuckled. "You can't complain when you're at

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

small smile and brought

up earlier, they were

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

for a moment. He asked incredulously,

you specially came to catch the bad

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