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.

but did not

when we arrived at

nodded and remained

the hotel. Perhaps he came so suddenly, so the county executive and several city leaders nearby also arrived one after another an hour

appearance. Evidently, Charles did

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

sighed slightly while looking at me, "You've

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

were going to ignore me and leave me all alone at the hotel. How rare it is for

complain when you're at my

part of

gave him a small smile

up earlier, they

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

moment. He asked incredulously,

came to

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