A moment later, he unclasped his hand and made a call.
At the same time, Sonia had come back to her room. Since she finally got rid of her big baggage after the trip, she looked happier than ever.
Rebecca noticed that she was humming as well, and she smiled. “You seem happy, miss.
“Of course.” Sonia nodded. She was happy to find out that she was no imposter.
Rebecca was infected by Sonia’s cheeriness. When she looked at the time and realized it was noon, she went to call the hotel staff. “Are you hungry, miss? I’ll get us some room service.”
“Sure. But get an extra.” Sonia blinked.
Rebecca wondered why she wanted to do that. “Why? There’s just the two of us.”
“It’s for Toby.” Sonia pursed her lips. “He gave you back the money you gave him this morning, didn’t he? Let’s just buy him lunch. He can’t give that back, can he?”
Rebecca smiled. “True. I don’t know what he likes to eat, but you do, right?” She might not love Toby now, but she used to, so she must still know what he likes to eat.
Sonia didn’t give her a straight answer. All she did was give her the names of the dishes. Rebecca made a note and called the receptionist to order room service.
Half an hour later, the staff member took the cart to the presidential suite.
Tom opened the door, and he was surprised to see the lunch cart. “We didn’t order this.” He and Toby were going to go out later for a meal. The person in charge of the Norfolk branch wanted to treat them, so he didn’t make any orders. Why did they send room service?
The staff member smiled. “Miss Reed ordered this for Mr. Fuller.”
“Miss Reed did?” Tom’s eyes shone.
“Yes.”
“I see. Give me the cart. I’ll take it inside.” Tom quickly took over.
The staff member gave it to him and left. Tom immediately took it inside, and he could already imagine the look on Toby’s face when he saw it. “Sir.” Tom came to the study and knocked. “Miss Reed ordered you lunch.”
Toby was in an online meeting with the branch company’s person in charge. When he heard what Tom said, he was stunned for a moment, then he closed his laptop and strode toward the door. Sonia got me lunch? Toby was beaming when he opened the door.
After he saw the cart behind Tom, Toby was obviously excited and overjoyed, but he pretended to be calm and collected. “Sonia ordered this for me, you say?”
“Yes.” Tom nodded. “Are you happy, sir?”
He chuckled.
Toby smiled. “Maybe.” He knew why Sonia got him lunch. It’s probably because of the breakfast. She doesn’t want to owe me. That made him uncomfortable, but he was still happy anyway, since he could pretend that Sonia ordered it specifically for him and not because she wanted to pay him back.
Tom rolled his eyes silently when Toby pretended to be calm despite the fact that his joy was overflowing. “Should I send this to the table for you, sir?” He pointed at the dining table.
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