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

thanked him again when we arrived

nodded and remained

he came so suddenly, so the county executive and several city leaders nearby also

upper class residents also made an appearance. Evidently, Charles did not intend to

conduct an investigation on the

at me, "You've

I asked, "Are you

sure you were going to ignore me and leave me all alone at

"You can't complain when you're at my

you talking about? You're also part

a small smile and brought him home

up earlier, they were already at home when Charles and I

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

moment. He asked incredulously, "Oh,

you specially came to catch

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