The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 239

Don and Kent's ride was parked in the spot next door. Peering through the car window, they spotted Brandon gazing at Sophia in a trance, exchanging puzzled glances without making a peep to interrupt.

Brandon paid no mind to the two in the adjacent car, just quietly watching Sophia.

Gotta admit, post-divorce Sophia looked way better than she did two years back.

It wasn't about her features being more pretty, but that vibe she had and the sparkle in her eyes.

Sophia had been glowing more and more these past couple of years.

Maybe it was his intense stare that jolted Sophia.

In her slumber, Sophia stirred and then slowly opened her eyes.

Their gazes collided.

There was a hint of grogginess in Sophia's eyes, like she wasn't fully awake yet.

She tried to speak, but her just-awoke brain was still in a fog, not quite sure where she was, just the car's AC made her instinctively pull the suit jacket around her.

The stiff fabric took her by surprise, and she glanced down to see the jacket she was draped in.

"It's chilly in here."

A calm voice floated down from above.

A somewhat embarrassed Sophia came back to reality.

"Thanks."

She murmured her thanks and was about to hand back the jacket when Brandon stopped her with a raised hand, "Keep it on, I don't need it."

After saying this, he straightened up and glanced out the window, "We've hit the service area. Need a bite to eat?"

Sophia shook her head gently, "No, thank you."

Brandon nodded, not pushing the issue, and checked the time on his wristwatch before starting the engine.

Don and Kent quickly followed suit.

The sky outside looked a bit gloomy, and the wind had picked up along the way.

Zion City was a seaside town, and Sophia remembered the weather report predicting a hurricane hitting the city by early morning the next day.

Should've been clear skies before the storm, but the look of the sky and the way the wind blew gave off vibes that the storm might hit earlier.

She glanced at Brandon involuntarily.

Brandon too noticed the change outside, a slight frown creasing his brow as he picked up speed.

By the time they reached Zion City, the weather was still decent, sunny but with a breeze.

going to hit

restaurant, Kent looked up

be

was more optimistic, and with that, he led the way into the restaurant, grabbing a menu off the counter and settling down at a table

rush, so lunch had

suggested, pulling up a chair

"Alright."

didn't dawdle, choosing a few quick

how much they rushed, by

site, it was

was already on site, ready

were being delivered one after the

foundation-laying ceremony was also in

long-term partner of the

the mall where the accident happened

called the cops and also notified the engineering quality supervision department to conduct a safety assessment

was sound, but the falling stone pillar was clearly an

by chance to intervene, the consequences would have been unthinkable. All of the Starlight Group's malls and hotels could have sparked safety concerns

was stirring up

the two buildings the Starlight Group had under construction, besides the mall where

mall incident, supervision was tightened, leaving little room for foul play. If someone was up to no good, the Zenithan-style resort, especially with the foundation-laying

was a last-minute decision, but he didn't

soon as the group arrived, Vince, the company's project supervision head,

old hand at the company, brought over by Daniel and Patricia when they set up the new tourism firm, tasked

he was Daniel's man, but privately, he

a lot of trust

Apart from a surprise inspection, it was to ensure Vince kept a tight watch, securing the foundation-laying and construction

chief designer, Sophia tagged along mainly to check that the preliminary preparations for each

it was an unannounced visit, with Vince at the helm, preparations on site

With me here, there won't be any issues," Vince

chest as they exited the

and lanky, very scholarly-looking, speaking with

"Thanks."

with a

Crawley, you're

replied with a grin, and couldn't help but glance at Sophia who stood

the

design background

ingenuity in

greeted with a smile, "Mr. Vince, if there are any questions during the construction process, feel free

with a smile, before praising her, "Ms. Yearwood, I didn't expect you to be so young. I

a smile, "Thanks for the compliment, Mr.

"Let's go

already dark outside,

accompanied by strong

hurricane was indeed

check that, buddy. It's blowing a gale out there, and it looks

noticing the weather getting rough, voiced his concern, "Why not crash here for the night and hit the road once the storm