Chapter 697

Brandon gave her a dismissive glance, then caught Theresa in a hug while casually pulling out a chair for Sophia. They sat down together.

Susan and Kent soon joined them, sitting across the table.

Their interaction was so natural that there wasn't a hint of awkwardness from the earlier teasing. Susan was even excitedly asking Kent to show her pictures of his little fan club, and Kent handed over his phone without a second thought, scrolling through work photos. There wasn't a trace of awkwardness or discomfort.

Sophia couldn't quite recall what their relationship used to be like, but now it seemed like there was nothing but honesty between them.

"What's the deal with those two?" she asked Brandon in a whisper, leaning in close.

"Probably just stubborn as a mule," Brandon replied, loud enough for Susan and Kent to hear.

They glanced up, curiosity piqued, as they were in the middle of discussing Kent's admirers.

"What's that you're saying?" Susan asked, her interest clearly piqued.

"Just some secrets. You guys continue," Brandon said, passing a menu to Sophia. "See what you'd like to order."

comment, "Who whispers a secret for

teasing, she watched Brandon's attentive gestures as he handed the menu and poured Sophia a drink,

past, Brandon had always been somewhat aloof and

come by, ending up joining them. But his authoritative presence always transformed their casual meals into something

still a man of few words, but much more down-to-earth. Sophia was more at ease with him now than she had been


Sophia's past with Ivan, but mainly because Sophia had an appointment with

and Kent around, they could step away for a while. They chose this mall because President Poe's

nearly finished eating, Brandon turned to Susan and Kent. "Sophia and I have a meeting with President Poe

chuckled, "So, you tricked me into babysitting, huh? Should've

make it worth my

menu her

don't forget

but Brandon was already turning to

going next door for a bit.

Susan and

her little face serious.

Kent, "If Theresa gets bored, there's a play

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