Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 173 Tristan Has Not Tasted The Holy Grail

I’m heading back out.”“Mm-hmm. Go ahead.” When Sophie walked to the door to see him out, she gave him a curious look when he hesitated to leave.What is he waiting for?“Mr. Tristan, is there anything else?”Reaching out his hand, Tristan pulled her into his arms before giving her a kiss on her forehead.“What am I to do? At the sight of you, I no longer want to leave. Instead, I feel the urge to stay by your side.”Sophie was rendered speechless.How is this my fault? I didn’t even do anything!“Mr. Tristan!” Sophie gently pushed him away before staggering back. “Go!”“In that case, just give me a kiss. Once you kiss me, I’ll be motivated to leave.” Tristan decided to adopt a different approach.Nonetheless, the sudden change in his demeanor gave Sophie a shock.“Mr. Tristan!” Even though she had developed feelings for him, it was still not in her character to wear her heart on her sleeve.Tristan sighed in resignation.“It’s all right. I’ll wait for the day when you’ll take the initiative.” Tristan planted the gentlest of pecks on her lips before leaving quickly.If he didn’t leave soon, he was worried that he would be overwhelmed by his growing desire to stay.By the time Tristan arrived at Blossom Garden, the other three were already waiting. Felix quickly pulled out a bench to welcome him.“Didn’t we agree to meet in twenty minutes? What took you so long? Were you doing something unspeakable with Sophie?”“Felix, what are you thinking? If both of them were really doing it, it would be impossible for Mr. Tristan to get here in twenty minutes. At the very least, he would need two hours. My guess is that Mr. Tristan hasn’t yet tasted the Holy Grail,” Charles teased.Without any hesitation, Sean nodded while adding, “That’s true. With Mr. Tristan’s stamina, two hours would be the minimum.”Felix, too, nodded in agreement.“Mr. Tristan, I’m sorry to have underestimated your capabilities. Given how enamored you are with Sophie, I’m sure Sophie will not be able to escape your clutches for three days and nights during your first escapade together.Felix had barely finished when the other three burst into laughter.“The three of you look like you’re enjoying yourselves. Now that my enemy is at my gates, all of you don’t seem to be bothered, is that it?” Despite Tristan’s calm tone, it was enough to send a chill down everyone’s spine.“Mr. Tristan, Clayton is desperate to make his presence felt. Since he has a death wish, why don’t you help him along his journey?”Despite the Zales family’s influence, they were still insignificant insects compared to them.Sean nodded.“Exactly! The Zales family is no match for us at all.” Even though Clayton might prove troublesome, he didn’t pose a threat to their combined strength.“Mm-hmm. Since he wants to play, let’s oblige him. Besides, my hand is itching to get back into the game after so long.” A devious look descended upon Charles’ face.Since he had his dinner with Sophie, all Tristan did was pour himself a glass of wine.“Mr. Tristan, when you busied yourself with Old Mr. Tanner’s affairs over the last few days. I must say that I have never seen you care so much about anyone.” At that moment, Sean felt that Tristan was serious.“Love makes people blind,” Felix joked.“Felix, look who’s talking? You had better mind your own affairs. Despite watching Ysabelle grow up, you have yet to achieve any success,” Charles ridiculed him mercilessly.Stumped, Felix felt disheartened over the comment. Nonetheless, there was little he could do, as Charles had spoken the truth!Subsequently, the group discussed the massive investment committed by Lombard Group.“This time, Clayton must be coveting that same investment.” Despite his lackadaisical attitude toward his affairs with Ysabelle, Felix was extremely competent at work.“He already has his eyes on it. Since he intends to come in, we should let him do so. This time, I’ll make sure he throws up whatever he manages to chew off.” Clayton had struck a nerve of his.“Mr. Tristan, you seemed to be particularly concerned this time.” This wasn’t the first time Clayton targeted Lombard Group. It was just that Tristan wasn’t bothered by his previous attempts.“He is now trying to get close to Willow, but she isn’t his true objective.”Just as expected, it’s all about Sophie. Only she can elicit such a response from him.The next day, when Sophie came out of Wisteria Apartments, she saw Clayton sending Willow to school.At the sight of Sophie, he stopped his car