Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Dur to the aftermath of her binne drinking,

headache and massaged her temples while leaning against the headboard. As

she did so, her blanket slid off her body

and she could feel the cold air on her skin.

She lowered her head and realized that

she was merely clad in a camisole. What’s going on?

She was about to fling the blanket off her

to get off from bed when she caught sight

of a man next to her pillow from the corner

of her eyes; he was currently topless and sound asleep. The hair on his forehead

was slightly tousled and he had handsome facial features. At that moment, her eyes

widened in disbelief to the point where she

was completely

s chliess. She had recalled that she was drinking excessively the previous night to the point where she

was tipsy, but she somehow remembered

hearing Toby’s inaudible voice in the background. Did I simply grab a guy off the streets and sleep withhim after being so triggeredlast night?

As soon as she realized that she’d slept

with a random guy, she couldn’t even bear to cast another look at the guy next to her. Then, shecollected her clothes from the

chair and dressed up. She was just about

to get some money from her purse when

she realized that her bag was nowhere to

be found despite her searching high and

low for it.

Sonia grabbed hold of a notepad and was

about to leave her phone number on it

when she realized that there was already a string of numribers on it. Perhaps that guy nust have left hisnumber because he was worried that would flee the scene if I woke up earlier. Subsequently, she tore offthat particular piece of paper on the notepad and left in a hurry.

About half an hour later, Sonia caught a

cab to work after she freshened up with a

shower at home. However, she still hadn’t

fully regained her composure as she was

experiencing the shocking after-effects

from her fling last night.

“President Reed’s here!”

Sonia had just alighted from the cab and

she didn’t even manage to steady herself

when a bunch of reporters rushed toward

her from all corners to surround her. There

Cher 42 when she realized that there was already a string of numbers on it. Perhaps that quy hiust hneleft his fiumber because he was worried that I would flee the scene if I woke up earlier. Subsequently,she tore off that particular plece of paper on the notepad

and left in a hurry.

About half an hour later, Sonia caught a

cab to work after she freshened up with a

shower at home. However, she still hadn’t fully regained her composure as she was experiencing theshocking after-effects

from her fling last night.

“President Reed’s here!”

Sonia had just alighted from the cab and she didn’t even manage to steady herself

when a bunch of reporters rushed toward

her from all corners to surround her. There

were multiple flashes of light directed at

her face.

“President Reed, who’s the man in the

mudio recording?”

“That voice doesn’t sound like that model, Carl! Could you provide an explanation?!”

“President Reed, are you here to work at

Paradigm Co. or to exploit your identity as the vice-president to pursue other guys?!”

Sonia was speechless as the stinging

questions from the reporters were aimed

at her like repeated explosions.

Although she was unaware of the audio

recording that the reporters referred to

she quickly regained full composure and

hid every sign of abnormality from them.

Through the crowd in an attempt to leave

“Excuse me, please give way.”

“President Reed, why are you evading our questions? Do you have a guilty conscience7” One of thereporters interrogated, “It’s been speculated that you and President Fuller had a divorce

because of the indiscretions of your

private life.”

“GAY

It was after a moment of silence that

Charles forced his way through the crowd

and wrapped his arms around Sonia in a

protective stance before he rebuked, “You

mentioned that it’s a speculation, so how

Can that be true?! I’ve heard rumors that

“Furthermore, my girlfriend and President

Fuller have amicably ended their marriage. As for infidelity…” Charlies snorted with laughter. “Why don’tyou guys ask President Fuller what he means by

showing so much concern to another

woman at the hospital every single day before he is legally married to her?”

“Well, that’s all. I’ve said everything I have

to say, so please leave!” He shoved the

reporters aside and pushed his way out of

the circle.

“My girlfriend is quite timid, so don’t

frighten her! You won’t be able to get any

Sensational news from her. I heard that

President Fuller is about to remarry, so

perhaps you guys should pursue that news

instead. It should be easier to get your

monetary reward from there.”

Meanwhile, Sonia remained silent.

Charles showed and kicked the reporters with his limbs. Soon, he managed to break free from the crowdwith her in tow before

they entered Paradigm Co.

Sonia turned around to glance at the

reporters still waiting outside and she

flashed a thumbs-up at him. “That was

such a great job there! You’ve proved your

worth today and all the meals you have

had at my house since you were young

were not in vain after all.” After the divorce,

I would have been in deep trouble if it hadn’t

been for Charles’ help.

“We‘ve been buddies for twenty years,

Don’t tell me this is the first time you have

realized my capabilities?!” Charles snorted

as he steered her toward the elevator with

his arms around her. After hressing the

his arms around her. After pressing the

button to the intended floor, he regarded her from top to bottom intently. You didn’t come home afterleaving last night. Where

did you go without even bringing your

bag?” He interrogated, “Did you go out and have a fling with some random stranger?”

it was only after hearing his words that

she recalled the shock from this morning’s

scene and she suddenly had a guilty

conscience.

“I was feeling unwell last night, but I

noticed that you guys were having fun sol left earlier without disrupting you guys.”

Sonia lied without a change in demeanor

and changed the topic soon after that.

“What did the reporters mean by an audio recording?”

Charles furrowed his brow as he took out

his cell phone while scolding under his breath, “Someone installed this in the

room last night.” Then, he clicked on the

recording and played it for her.

The audio recording was taken in the room

last night during the moment when he had

teasingly provoked Sonia. In the end, she

had ended up explaining the situation to

Rebecca, but some parts of the recording had been intentionally edited to include

explicit noises of men and women. It

would have elicited a strong response in

those who heard the recording.

“That person is rather dedicated to ruining

my reputation by going through so much

effort to edit the recording!” Sonia

sneered. “Can you figure out who the

culorit is hy noinn through the security

culprit is by going through the security cameras?”

“I can’t seem to figure that out. It’s arduous.” Charles shook his head with a sigh. “There were afew waiters who

entered the room last night, but I don’t

know which one of them made the move.

I’ve interrogated each of them with no conclusive outcome from that.”

Sonia was well aware of the complexity of

the situation and her face subsequently

turned quite solemn. However, she had a

clear suspect in mind as to who the

mastermind of this situation was-Tina.

Sonia had recently undergone the divorce

proceedings with Toby. Moreover, she

didn’t have that many acquaintances in her

current social circle and she couldn’t recall

offending anyone al all.

Tina was the only one who seemed to be

at odds with her. Besides, Charles had also

rudely humiliated Tina in the room last

night, which gave Tina the motive to lake

revenge against her. However, there was

no concrete evidence to prove that Tina

was the one behind all this.

While Sonia was lost in her thoughts, he

kept a close eye on her and didn’t miss the

look on her face. He shrewdly sensed that

something was wrong. “Be honest: did you

have a casual fling last night?!”

“I told you I didn’ti” She rolled her eyes at

him and tried hard to keep calm. “I

wouldn’t be able to replace someone as

handsome as you anyway!”

Charles was michmentarily sunned by her words. Then, he studied her from top to

bottom while straking his chin and clicking

his longue. “I’m quite keen to provide you comfort with my flesh but ihen again, Sonia, you’re emaciatedand just not my type. I peter someone more voluptuous with huge breasts and a perky buti.”

Meanwhile, Sonia was completely at a loss

for words.

She strode out immediately as soon as the

elevator doors opened, “Go back to your

office if you have nothing else to do! I don’t

need your help!”

“Babe, you’re so heartless.” He trailed after

her and wrapped his arms around her

shoulders

shoulders

“If it wasn’t for me earlier, you would have been thrown off your feet by the questions

from the reporters! Now that you have no

use for me, are you just going to discard

me like that?! You’re my girlfriend! Even if

there was a crisis at my office, you would still take priority over that!”

Daphne had just placed some documents

in Sonia’s office and she walked out in

time to catch Charles’ Words. Upon

noticing his arms around Sonia, a shocked

Daphne almost fell into speechlessness

when she saw his affectionate manner

toward Sonia. “President Reed, the two of

you… Are the two of you in a relationship?”

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