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“A person’s value is created by herself. I don’t want to rely on the Tanner family. I can obtain everything I want through my own efforts. I’m different from you, Ms. Quigley.”
Actually, she really didn’t want to say that, but Winter forced her hand.
“That’s enough! I think you should go home first, Winter!” Charles interjected swiftly. She has really gone too far this time, so I can’t help her either.
“Charles, I didn’t say anything, did I? I’m just doing this for her good. Verily, there’s no need for her to satisfy her vanity by passing off as something she’s not.”
Simply put, Winter looked down on the Tanner family.
Displeasure deluged Tristan. No matter the reason, he didn’t want to hear anyone putting Sophie down in that manner.
“In your eyes, Winter, is the Lombard family not worthy of dining with you? And are you saying that my girlfriend can’t even afford to treat you to a meal?”Never had Winter expected him to tear into her like that because of Sophie.
“I didn’t mean anything, Mr. Tristan.”
Despite feeling aggrieved, she still apologized since she wanted to join them instead of going back alone.
By then, the cashier was done collecting the payment and handed Sophie’s card back to her.
“Drive Winter home first, Charles. Since she doesn’t like to be with us, she doesn’t need to join us anymore in the future.”
Ultimately, Tristan still sentenced Winter for her misdeed.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Tristan.”
Winter instantly apologized. No matter how dissatisfied she was, she didn’t dare to challenge the man.
“Send her back, Charles!” Tristan didn’t want to waste any more time on her.
In a trice, Winter’s eyes turned red-rimmed. She was a strong career woman in the outside world, but before him, she was merely a weak woman who adored him.
All her perseverance and facade were only for the sake of being with him.
Helplessness swamped Charles. I have already told her not to provoke Sophie, but she just wouldn’t listen!At the sight of Winter on the verge of tears, Ysabelle’s heart softened. After all, they always hung out together in the past.
“Let Winter tag along with us, Uncle Tristan! It’ll be more fun with more people!” she implored on Winter’s behalf.
“Let’s bring her along!” Sean seconded.
Even with so many of them speaking up for Winter, Tristan still looked at Sophie. If she doesn’t agree, no amount of pleading will work!Upon seeing that everyone was looking at her, Sophie shrugged nonchalantly.
“I don’t mind.”
It didn’t matter to her whether Winter went with them, for she was inconsequential in her eyes.
“This is your only chance.”
Tristan didn’t even bother to spare Winter a single glance.
“Let’s go!” Meanwhile, Charles was wholly speechless. Once a woman falls in love, she becomes foolish no matter how intelligent and capable she is!Winter trailed behind the man quietly.
“Charles, I—”
“Don’t say anything. Remember my words— do not provoke Sophie.”
That is enough. As for the rest, I can’t be bothered anymore.
Winter’s hands balled into fists.
In the past, they only brought me along when they came out. I’d always thought I was special to Tristan, but I never expected myself to be no one of significance to him. That little slut is really adept at bewitching others!Felix and Sean went ahead with Ysabelle, leaving only Tristan with Sophie in the end.
“Mr. Tristan, you didn’t have to do that because of me.”
“It was necessary. No matter who it is, no one can pick on you.”
Furthermore, it was just Winter. I’m never bothered about her.
When they went out, they saw Mason and Willow, who had been waiting outside.
Sophie’s brows knitted together. Truly, she didn’t believe that it was a coincidence.
So, what’s her motive in doing everything possible to get him here?The instant Willow spotted Sophie coming out with the man, glee filled her.
With things having come to this point, Mason will likely give up, yes? Witnessing Sophie with another man, Mason couldn’t help eyeing Willow.
Did she call me over just to have me watch this scene?At the look in his eyes, Willow inexorably defended herself.
“Mason, I had no idea that Sophie is here as well. How would I have such great capability to know that she’s also here?”Tristan swept his gaze over the man across from them, but he said nothing.
“Let’s go!”Ysabelle and the others had all left. Is there any need for us to tarry here because of two insignificant people?
“Okay.”
He was relatively satisfied with her response.
This is precisely what we should do! In the face of an inconsequential person, we should just ignore them.
Watching as Sophie walked right past him, Mason felt utterly wretched.
It wasn’t until she had gotten into the car that he gathered his wits about him.
Noticing that he wanted to leave, Willow promptly grabbed his hand.
“It’s time you give up, Mason! There’s no longer a place for you by her side.”
The moment Mason heard that, understanding dawned upon him. Is there no longer a place for me?
“That has nothing to do with you. Go back first.”
“Go back with me, Mason! I beg you! Can we not be together happily?” Willow sounded exceedingly pathetic. Really, all I want is to be with him. Is that too much to ask?However, Mason didn’t pay her words any heed. Instead, he got into his car.
Unwilling to go home, Willow pulled open the car door and climbed into the car as well. Never would she allow him to go after Sophie alone.
At that, Mason couldn’t help jerking his head back and glowering at her.
“What are you doing? Did you not hear me telling you to go back? Why are you following me? I’ve already made things clear to you. There’s no future between us!” He didn’t leave any room for negotiation.
When Willow heard that, the urge to cry seized her.
“There are many of them, yet you want to follow them? What are you planning to do? I’m worried about you.”
“I don’t need your concern.”
No matter what Mason said, Willow refused to get out of the car, adamant that she wanted to go with him.
In truth, she did not want Mason to be with Sophie alone. I’ll never give them such a chance!As Tristan drove, he peered at the luxurious car tailing him through the rear view mirror.
The corners of his mouth curved into a smirk. This man really doesn’t give up.
“Mr. Laird is following behind us.”
He didn’t make an arbitrary decision but asked Sophie for her opinion. After all, the man was following them because of her.
Therefore, only she had the right to deal with it.
Sophie glanced at the rear view mirror. Sure enough, she caught sight of Mason’s car. Her brows inexorably creased. What is he trying to do? Hadn’t I made things clear? Could it be that he has a comprehension problem?
“Just ignore him. I have nothing to do with him.”
The car drove straight to Ducat Karaoke Bar. As Tristan wasn’t fond of visiting such places in the past, no one knew him there.
“How many persons, sir?”
“Haven’t Felix and the others arrived?”
“Oh, you’re with Mr. Northley! This way, please.”
The employee led them to the private room where Felix and the others were.
He pushed open the door and allowed Sophie to enter first. As soon as Ysabelle saw that Sophie had arrived, she immediately made space beside her.
“Over here, Soph!”Sophie went over to Ysabelle and sat down beside her.
“Why did it take you so long to arrive? Weren’t you both right behind us? Spit it out. Where did you and my uncle go?”Hearing that, Winter likewise perked up her ears to catch their answer.
“Nowhere.”
Truth be told, Sophie was puzzled herself. Tristan’s driving skills were superb, but he drove exceptionally slow that day.
Unbeknownst to them, the man did it on purpose. He simply wanted to spend more time with her.
Glasses abounded on the table in the karaoke bar. Many of them were filled with wine.
“Let’s drink to our heart’s content today!” Felix declared domineeringly. Everyone is happy today, so it doesn’t matter even if we imbibe a bit more.
Ysabelle wasn’t interested in drinking. She went over to the screen and selected a few songs.
Then, she asked Sophie,
“Is there any song you’d like to sing, Soph? We can sing together.”