Upon hearing her concerns, Toby softened his gaze as he rose to wipe the corner of his mouth. He was just about to assure her that he was fine when she walked right past him toward Charles.
Sonia took Charles’ hand and examined it. “Is your hand alright?”
Charles seemed to have put his anger behind him as he grinned. “Yeah, I’m perfectly fine.”
“That’s great.”She sighed in relief.
Toby’s gaze darkened and it had a downcast air around him. It was obvious that he was undoubtedly unhappy.
He was mistaken; she had never cared much for him.
Still, it was understandable, for Charles was her boyfriend. It was only natural for her to worry about Charles. Despite knowing that, Toby still felt upset.
Toby’s hands clenched into fists and his expression was as cold as ice.
Sonia didn’t notice him. Instead, she jokingly poked at Charles’ forehead. “You really gave me a fright! Why did you suddenly start punching people?”
“He’s so shameless that I can’t stand it.” Charles threw Toby a cold snort.
Her expression turned cold as she looked at Toby. “President Fuller, please just leave. I haven’t changed my mind and I’ll still file a report.”
Toby's gaze lowered. “What do you want?”
“What?” Sonia was stunned for a bit.
He looked at her as the words passed through his thin lips. “As long as you agree not to call the cops, I will give you anything you want.”
“You b*stard...” Charles was close to going berserk again.
Sonia stopped him before she smiled sarcastically at Toby. “Anything at all?”
“Correct.” Toby nodded.
She narrowed her eyes. “All right, don’t go back on your word now. I want either Fuller Group or Triforce Enterprise. Make your choice. Give me one of them and I won’t call the police.”
Charles’s eyes brightened. “Great move, darling.”
Toby didn’t expect Sonia to have such wild ambitions to ask for either the Fuller Group or Triforce Enterprise right off the bat. His eyebrows were locked in a tight frown as he replied, “Sonia, are you kidding me? You know very well that I cannot give you either one of them.”
Sonia crossed her arms and sneered. “Yes, I am kidding. Your efforts are futile, so just give up. I will never reconsider my decision because I want nothing more than to see Tina being thrown behind bars!”
With that, she pulled Charles along as they walked toward the elevator.
In truth, she was quite grateful toward Toby for appearing on time and saving her, for she would really be dead otherwise. However, after seeing Toby’s actions moments ago, her gratitude was replaced with pure disgust toward him.
To her, it was acceptable to pamper people whom one loved, but if the pampering was limitless and disregarded even the law, then it was overboard.
Toby watched Sonia leave, but he didn’t move to stop her.
He knew that stopping her wouldn’t help, which meant that he had to think of other ways to save Tina.
Emotions flitted across Toby’s eyes as he turned to leave.
Meanwhile, in the elevator, Charles was still ranting. “That was too much! How could he say such shameless things with a straight face?”
“All right, calm down. I don’t feel angry anymore, so why are you still hung up about it?” Sonia smiled a little as she watched Charles’ angry
behavior.
He pouted. “Darling, are you really okay with it?"
“Yeah. Don’t hold your anger for too long; it’s not worth it, especially when it’s about irrelevant people,” she answered calmly.
Charles blinked in excitement. “You’re right, darling, They’re irrelevant people, but—”
“But what?” Sonia walked out of the elevator.
He quickly followed up on his words. “Toby couldn’t change your mind this time, so he definitely wouldn’t give up. He might just do something.”
Her gaze turned dark. “If that’s the case, then let’s see what he can do. It’s just me and myself, so I’m not scared of him. Two of us can play the game.
Charles was shocked. “Darling, don t say that. What would I do if something bad happens to youf
Sonia rolled her eyes at him. “I’m just kidding. Don’t take it so seriously.”
Still, if Toby really managed to threaten her, she would be ready to fight him to the end.
They had arrived at the office in the midst of their conversation.
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