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

looked up at the sky and voiced

be that

way into the restaurant, grabbing a menu off the counter and

were in a rush, so

can head back sooner," Brandon suggested, pulling up a chair next

"Alright."

Brandon's word, Don didn't dawdle, choosing a few

by the

it was well into

already on site,

delivered one

was also in prep

long-term partner of the Starlight Group. They

the mall where the accident happened over the

the cops and also notified the engineering quality supervision department to conduct

falling stone

he not been there by chance to intervene, the consequences would have been unthinkable. All of the Starlight Group's

someone was stirring up trouble on

buildings the Starlight Group had under construction, besides the mall where the accident occurred, it was only the Zenithan-style

room for foul play. If someone was up to no good, the Zenithan-style resort, especially with the foundation-laying

time was a last-minute decision, but he didn't try to keep it

Vince, the company's project supervision head, hurried

old hand at the company, brought over by Daniel and Patricia when they set

but privately, he took

lot of trust in

was upfront about his visit's purpose. Apart from a surprise inspection, it was to ensure Vince kept a tight watch, securing the foundation-laying and construction process

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

Vince at the helm, preparations on site were solid, everything

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

his chest as they exited

very scholarly-looking, speaking with a

"Thanks."

with a smile of his

you're too

a grin, and couldn't help but glance

surprised by the

background himself, he had a

for the ingenuity in

her up, Sophia greeted with a smile, "Mr. Vince, if there are

Yearwood, I didn't expect you to be so

him with a smile, "Thanks for

grinned and checked his watch, "Let's go grab a bite, and

dark outside, way past

opened up, pouring rain accompanied by strong winds that bent

hurricane was indeed on

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

the night and hit