The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 117

She spoke up softly, her palm brushing ever-so-lightly against Brandon’s before quickly retreating.

Brandon shot her a glance.

Sophia, with her eyes lowered, pulled up a chair and took a seat.

Don had already passed the menu to Sophia. “Let’s order first, see what tickles your fancy”

Sophia pushed the menu back. “You guys go ahead. I’m not picky.”

Brandon gave her another cursory look, grabbed the menu, and flagged down the waiter with a wave.

The waiter promptly approached. “Good evening, sir. What would you like to order?”

“Let’s get down to business,” Brandon said, “Spicy shredded pork in garlic sauce, boiled beef in spicy sauce, diced chicken with chili peppers.”

Brandon rattled off several dishes, all with that chili kick-spicy was the name of the game.

Don looked at Brandon, incredulous. “You sure you can handle the heat?”

He remembered Brandon having a taste for lighter, more health-conscious fare, not much for the heavy flavors.

After asking, he turned to Sophia with concern. “You’re good with spicy, right?”

But he noticed Sophia watching Brandon with a complex gaze.

“Sophia?” Don called out, unsure.

Sophia snapped back to reality, looking at Don. “I’m not doing spicy these days, let’s go for something lighter.”

With that, she took the menu and chose a few milder dishes.

Don, a spice fiend himself, didn’t often get a chance to savor authentic spicy dishes abroad, so he too ordered a bunch of piquant

dishes in one breath.

When the dishes arrived, Don, without further ado, picked up the tableware and dived in, sampling each dish.

stuck to

noticed that Brandon’s tableware was untouched. “Wait, you ordered all this and

at Sophia across the table. “I’m on a health

and still ordering all these heavy flavors? Thought you’d changed your taste,” Don muttered, noticing Sophia was also

just dealing with

before marrying Brandon, whose preferences leaned towards the milder side. Gradually, she’d adapted to his

pregnancy and severe morning sickness, she’d been cautious not to indulge in anything too heavy, sticking to a light diet and consciously focusing on her health. Over the years, she’d grown

all ones

coincidence or if Brandon actually remembered her favorites, leaving her feeling a bit tangled inside as

serenely sipped his drink, half-closed eyes not even drifting her way.

the fiery feast before them. “Here I was thinking you both were into it,

Mr. Crawley isn’t directly overseeing the Zenithan-style resort project, it’s still pretty key for the Starlight Group, and he’s quite invested in it. He’s seen your design proposal and is very impressed.”

the client listed

big boss here, Mr. Crawley has the final say, so there won’t be a bunch of people butting in and messing with things. Just liaise with Mr. Crawley, you’ll

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to Brandon, Don affirmed, “Right, Brandon?”

didn’t look at him but at Sophia. “Ms. Yearwood, do you have

any

concerns?”

at Brandon. “Is this a coincidence

found out today that you are the lead designer on

today and was pleasantly surprised, which is why I thought of setting up this dinner for a meet

continued to gaze calmly at Sophia. “The proposal is very

a forced smile.

recommended you for the position of Design Director at Star-Dempsey Architects, and I hear you are hesitant, right?” Brandon inquired, waving the design proposal she’d worked on, “Based on this proposal alone, I don’t see any reason why you

Director role,” Don jumped in, trying to persuade

swayed as easily as he’d

the high regard, but I’m really not the right fit,” she said, her voice

watched her, unmoved. “What

company’s direction and my career plans aren’t quite

considering a career change?”

“Not at all.”

Starlight Group’s architectural design business might not be top-tier in the industry, but it’s definitely up there, and

that. Your company is great; it’s