Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 9 Do Not Doubt His Words

over. You guys can wait for me here.” Felix promptly trotted off to get the car.When the car arrived, Tristan personally opened the car door for Ysabelle.“Go in.”“Uncle Tristan, I can sit in the back with Sophie!” In truth, Ysabelle still wanted to cling to Sophie longer. Alas, a look from the man had her slipping into the passenger seat at lightning speed.After closing the car door, Tristan opened the car door to the back seat for Sophie.“After you.”It was clear as day that his attitude toward her was far better than his own niece.Sophie got into the car and moved inward. Tristan climbed in as well. The two of them sat side by side.When Felix saw that, the urge to laugh seized him. He’s being too obvious, isn’t he? But is he really serious about a girl who’s only eighteen years old? Why did I never realize that he’s such a beast, liking them young?“What do you like to eat, Sophie?” Ysabelle turned and gazed at Sophie earnestly.“I’m not picky.”In the face of her smiling countenance, Sophie truly couldn’t bring herself to be harsh and unrelenting. Verily, she resembled a friend of hers very closely.Throughout the drive, Ysabelle asked her questions every so often. In fact, she was the one doing all the speaking.Surprisingly, Sophie, who always wore a chilly expression with others, answered all her questions, albeit briefly.By the time they arrived at Pegasus Pavilion, the manager was already waiting outside.The instant he spotted Felix’s car, he instantly stepped forward and welcomed them.“Mr. Tristan, Mr. Northley, Ms. Ysabelle. Everything is ready.”Tristan alighted from the car first. He waited until Sophie had also gotten out before closing the car door.The manager had already helped Ysabelle open the car door. After getting out, she quickly went over to Sophie.“Let’s go in, Sophie! We’re going to the washroom first, Uncle Tristan!” After saying that, she strode in, dragging Sophie with her.Felix then alighted from the car and went over to Tristan.“Sophie is remarkably patient with Ysabelle! From the look of things, she’s very fond of her.” After all, she has never given us any quarter!“Yeah.” Naturally, Tristan discerned that as well.“Judging from the situation, you’ve got to depend on Ysabelle if you want to draw close to her.”Ignoring him, Tristan headed straight to the private room.A few minutes passed before Ysabelle brought Sophie into the private room.“Let me do the introductions, Sophie! This is my uncle, Tristan Lombard. In the future, you can follow me and address him as Uncle Tristan.”Hearing that, Felix, who was drinking water, almost choked.“Mr. Lombard.” Sophie didn’t address Tristan as Uncle Tristan. She had no blood ties with him, so she didn’t want to profess something false.“You really don’t have to stand on formality, Soph. Whatever’s mine is yours, so my uncle is also your uncle.”“Ysabelle.” Tristan didn’t give her the opportunity to continue spouting nonsense when that address carried a generational gap.Following his glare, Ysabelle could only zip her mouth.The manager came over to take their orders personally, giving them a menu each.In no time, Ysabelle named several dishes.Then, she turned and asked Sophie, “What would you like to eat, Soph? You don’t have to be shy with my uncle.”Hence, Sophie ordered two dishes at random.“I’m not being shy.”Seeing that they had ordered enough food to go around, Tristan and Felix handed their menus back to the manager without ordering anything.“Please wait for a while, Mr. Tristan.”“What’s your phone number, Soph? I’ll add you to my contacts on WhatsApp.” Ysabelle wanted Soph’s phone number right after they had finished ordering.Sophie didn’t decline, taking out her phone and tapping open WhatsApp, allowing her to scan her QR code.“Where are you staying right now, Soph? Can I go and visit you?”“I’m staying in a hotel right now and will look for a place in a few days.” Sophie didn’t plan to continue staying at the Tanner residence.“Look for a place? I can help! What kind of place are you planning to look for?” Felix queried earnestly.He could tell Tristan’s thoughts with a single glance without the latter having to voice them out.“That’s right!