Charles stood up to pour Ryan a glass of red wine. “President Drew, you must be joking. After her divorce, she didn’t even receive a single cent from her ex-husband. He’s a miser, so how could he possibly help my baby?”

“You didn’t even receive a single cent?” Ryan stared at her with a slightly shocked look on his face.

“Yeah. That’s not all—she didn’t even get any property or car, so would you be kind enough to give my baby some leeway and sell your business to her?” Charles placed his arms around Sonia’s shoulders as he said that.

Sonia, however, flung his hand aside. “President Drew, ignore all of his nonsense. I was the one who didn’t want anything.”

Ryan took his glass of wine and was just about to say something when he saw a couple walking toward them, hand-in-hand.

“President Drew, it’s a surprise to see you here. Miss Reed and Mr. Lane are here too. This is such a coincidence,” Tina smiled demurely as she greeted them.

Meanwhile, Charles gave a lazy stretch. “It’s unfortunate for us though. I don’t even want to see the two of you.”

Tina’s expression stiffened in response but she quickly regained her composure soon after that. “Mr. Lane, your words are as scathing as usual.”

Charles put both hands behind his head and relaxedly swiveled on his chair. “Well, there’s nothing I can do about it. This is how I am when I’m with people I dislike. Unfortunately, you’re one of them, Miss Gray.”

“How dare—” Tina’s face turned pale upon being angered by his words.

However, Toby took her into his arms and he started to exude a menacing aura.

Sonia noticed his darkened expression and quickly tugged on Charles’ arm. “That’s enough. Stop it. Don’t forget what I mentioned to you earlier.”

However, Charles shrugged in response as he murmured, “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”

The sight of the duo whispering to each other was unbearable for Toby. Just then, he let go of Tina and glanced at Ryan. “President Drew, have you considered my proposal for the takeover?”

“I haven’t made up my mind yet.” Ryan pointed at Sonia. “Your ex-wife is interested in my company too. She’s negotiating with me right now and the terms she offered are exactly the same as yours. I had assumed that you were the one who gave her the idea.”

Toby’s eyes flickered for a moment, which went by unnoticed. “No. I am quite intent on the acquisition of your company so there’s no reason for me to give this up just like that.”

That’s right. He doesn’t have a good impression of me so there’s no way he would help me. Besides,

that she would be suspicious of Z-H’s identity once

President Drew, I’m also quite intent on acquiring Continental

casually remarked, “Is that so? Then let’s wait

course it will be Paradigm Co.!” Charles placed his hand

her hair behind her ears and revealed a slight smile. “From your options, the Fuller Group would be the best choice. Paradigm Co. is teetering on the edge of hardship so obviously, it wouldn’t be

and I’m currently negotiating on behalf of Paradigm Co., yet you’ve barged in and thrown

Toby quite coldly. “President Fuller, your girlfriend seems to be clueless about the rules in the corporate world and she’s obviously broken the rules. Don’t

and contempt and Toby felt quite uncomfortable hearing that. The latter then took Tina’s hands in his and said, “Let’s

lower lip. “Toby, did I… did I do

to be more mindful in the future.” And so, the two of them walked off,

in response. “That Fuller guy sure is protective

heart and she didn’t respond to Charles. Tina is his precious

of his wine. “President Reed, do you harbor and grudge ex-husband

exactly a grudge, but we’ve had

you remember the words spoken by your

decision is in your hands. Of course, it’s evident that we’re not the best option compared to the Fuller Group but we have one advantage that they can’t

“Oh?”

the smile on her face widened. “I can offer you the liberty of buying or selling your shares whenever you want to. In the future, if you have the means and would like to buy back the shares of Continental Co., I’ll sell it back to you at thirty percent extra of the current purchase price. However, if Continental Co. is merged into the

she had been a housewife for the past six years and was no longer up-to-date with the happenings in this world, Sonia remained well aware of Toby’s reputation in the corporate world

changed and he showed some interest. “It seems, your offer is quite

lifted his wine glass to

deal? Sonia mused and was elated beyond herself. Soon after that, she lifted her wine glass to toast him upon being

go and meet my friend at the hot springs. I’ll leave the two of you to your dinner. Let’s meet up in the next few days. Once I’m back

excited feelings and smilingly

your confidence shone through. I’m sure that you’ll be

response, Sonia hit his hand out of annoyance. “It’s okay to talk to me but stop touching

is too much! I can’t believe that you’re actually annoyed with me! We’ve known each other since we were young.

rolled her eyes at him and

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