Chapter 299

"I'm going to take a nap," Sophia couldn't help but remind him.

"Go ahead. I won't bother you," Brandon said, already following her out the door without any hint of taking off.

"No, you don't get it," Sophia was a bit frazzled, "I mean I'm heading back to catch some sleep, probably for the rest of the day. What are you even doing here?"

Hanging out with someone who's sleeping is pointless.

"Don't worry about me, I've got my own schedule," Brandon reassured her, "Just focus on getting your beauty sleep."

"I can't sleep well with you around," Sophia admitted frankly.

Brandon glanced at her, "Sounds like a guilty conscience is keeping you up."

Sophia was at a loss for words.

Brandon's hand was already gently resting on her shoulder, nudging her forward as he spoke in a calm tone, "Instead of dilly-dallying here with me, you might as well head back and rest up."

"I remember a time when you weren't so keen on keeping me company," Sophia murmured, "Now that I'm practically gonna pass out, and you suddenly want to play the watchful guardian. Brandon, seems like you're the one with a guilty conscience."

"Alright, I'm guilty," Brandon admitted with ease, "I dropped the ball on looking after your feelings before. That's on me, so now I want to make it right."

don't need it

her, Brandon was already ushering

keypad, hesitating slightly over the

the button for the

asked

at her, "Is it that hard to

Sophia nodded lightly, "Yes."

position. You drove me to the airport that day and said that Don would be mainly handling the branch office, and you wouldn't be around much. The Zenitha-style

the branch office, and Kent is handling the Zenitha project. Since you've been back, I've been to your 17th-floor office less than five times. How is that

Sophia was speechless.

elevator doors opened, and Brandon glanced outside, "Let's

hesitated, then walked out in silence with Brandon

her door, Brandon reached

the keys, her hand wavering, not wanting

where it is today by being soft-hearted. When I need to be tough, nobody's out-toughed me yet," Brandon continued, looking at her, "Don't make me apply the tactics I use on rivals to you. Pulling all-nighters is unhealthy and may cause sudden heart problem. I'm just genuinely worried

at a

taking the keys from her hand

her shoulder, a bit more forceful as he nudged her into the apartment, "Don't overthink it. I

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