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.

narrowed his eyes but

again when we

nodded and remained gentle and

at the hotel. Perhaps he came so suddenly,

an appearance. Evidently, Charles did not intend to

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

sighed slightly while looking at

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

and leave me all alone at the hotel. How rare it is for you to invite me over, so of

"You can't complain when you're

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

small smile and

Norman to help pick Anne up earlier, they were already

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

Charles and I were stunned for a moment. He asked incredulously, "Oh, so you

came to

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