Toby noticed that something was off with Sonia after she got out of the car just now. Obviously, she was shaken, and he was worried something had happened to her.
Charles stopped swinging his arm around and sneered at Toby. “Hey, Fuller. I thought you had given up on her. You’re staying away, aren’t you? So why are you asking me all these questions? Decided you wouldn’t give up after all?”
Toby’s face darkened. “That’s none of your business. You just need to answer my question—what happened to her?”
“Why should I? Since you have given up on her, whatever she does is none of your business. You have no right to question.” Charles crossed his arms, thinking that Toby couldn’t do anything if he refused to answer.
Toby squinted coldly. “Do you really think I can’t find out for myself just because you refuse to talk, Lane?”
Charles was stunned. “What are you talking about?”
“I know she went to your place, so...” Toby whipped his phone out and made a call.
It went through a moment later, and a familiar voice said, “Hello, Mr. Fuller.”
“Mom?” Charles was stunned that his own mother was taking the call. He looked at Toby incredulously. “How did you get my mom’s number? And why are you guys staying in touch?”
Tom adjusted his glasses and smirked. “Oh, you don’t know? Your mother and the madam used to go to the same college.”
“My mother was his mother’s college mate?” Charles’ pitch rose. “Impossible!”
“But that’s the truth.” Tom shrugged. “Not only did they go to the same college, they were good friends as well. Your mother and the madam worked together to set up that beauty parlor, you know. But after
the madam’s demise, President Fuller inherited her share, so he’s also your mother’s business partner as well. That’s why he has her number.”
The corner of Charles’ lips twitched after hearing that explanation. “Holy cow. I never thought something like this would happen.” And I had no idea about it.
Toby was surprised after hearing Grace recounting the incident earlier. “What? You told her about the truth?”
When Charles heard that, he went over and grabbed the edge of the window that was rolled down halfway. “You know Sonia isn’t the Reeds’ real daughter, Fuller?” He stared at Toby.
Toby ignored him as he continued, “I see. Thank you, then.” After that, he put his phone down.
Charles gritted his teeth and repeated, “Fuller, you knew Sonia isn’t the Reeds’ real daughter, don’t you?” “None of your business.” Toby looked at Tom. “Drive.” “Yes,” Tom replied and pulled Charles away from the window.
Toby took the chance to roll the window back up.
“Don’t go, Fuller!” Charles banged on the window. “Roll down the window and tell me the truth. How did you know Sonia is not the Reeds’ real daughter? And when did you find out? Tell me, Fuller!”
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