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

when

and remained gentle and

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

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

people around him to conduct an investigation on

looking at me, "You've lost

you hungry? Why don't you come

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

chuckled. "You can't complain when

also part of the

gave him a small smile and brought him

help pick Anne up earlier, they were already at home when

at Charles and

I were stunned for a moment. He

nodded. "Yes, you specially came to catch

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