However, Rebecca chuckled coldly. “Why did you even lie to me in the first place? Why would the Young Master of the Coleman Family trick a vagabond like me?”
Zane coughed awkwardly. “Well, I didn’t do it on purpose. It wasn’t like you tried to ask me about it.”
“Are you saying that it’s my fault?” Rebecca’s eyes widened while Zane quickly motioned with his hands to indicate that he surrendered. “No, no, how would I dare to try to blame you? It’s my fault. Everything is my fault, alright?”
“That’s more like it. Go and get your luggage.” She acted as if she wanted to kick him as he pouted and went to the trunk to obediently unload their luggage while Tyler tagged along.
The three of them quickly headed to the mansion along with their luggage while Toby gently pinched Tina’s hand since she wasn’t in a good mood. Then, he spoke softly, “Let’s go in as well, Tina.”
“Sure.” Tina forced a smile as she nodded.
Then, the group of five started to head toward the mansion with their luggage.
Right as they entered the living room, the noise of footsteps rang out along the staircase and all of them looked up to see Charles in a casual outfit walking downstairs in his pair of flip-flops.
Upon seeing that group of five, his mouth was agape. “Why are you guys here?”
“What’s up, President Lane?” Zane raised his eyebrow before he smiled and waved at Charles.
Rebecca nodded before she greeted as well, “Hey, President Lane.”
Besides these two, the other three people had different reactions.
Since Tyler had already disliked Charles, Tyler harrumphed and turned in the opposite direction.
Toby, on the other hand, frowned as he came to a realization that the other couple was indeed Charles and Sonia.
“Tina...” Toby turned to the woman next to him and gave her a worried look.
At the same time, Tina’s hands, which were hidden from view, clenched together as her nails dug into her palm. Still, she tried her best to maintain a soft smile. “Don't worry, Toby. I know what you're thinking about and I'll try my best to control myself so that she won't emerge.” Damn it, damn it! All I wanted is to go on a date with Toby to strengthen our relationship, but it seems like God is really against me. Not only Zane and the others are here to mess things up, Sonia and her companion are also the other couple.
“Who is she?” Tyler asked curiously as he hugged his basketball while Zane and Rebecca looked at Tina with an eccentric expression.
Tina bit her lips. “S-She is...”
As she didn’t know how to answer, she gave the man next to her a pleading look before he lowered his gaze and nonchalantly answered, “It's nothing. Stop asking things that are none of your business.”
“Tsk. What do you mean by none of their business? I bet you just don't want to tell them about it.” Charles crossed his arms disdainfully.
“President Lane, do you know what he's talking about?” Zane turned toward Charles.
Charles smirked. “Of course. She’s—"
“Charles Lane!” Toby coldly interrupted. Anger was evident in his eyes, which made him look terrifying. “You're in no position to disclose Tina’s private matter.”
Charles pursed his lips. “Sure, I won't tell them then. However, do you honestly think that you can keep it a secret from them?”
After that, he turned around and wanted to head back to his room on the third floor as he didn't feel like going downstairs anymore.
“Hang on, President Lane.” Rebecca suddenly called out to Charles.
Her voice had caused him to stop in his tracks.
“What's wrong?” “President Lane, may I know what floor you are on so that I can stay on the same floor as well? | don't want to be on the same floor as that manipulative woman as I'm scared that it might bring me bad luck.”
She took a glance at Tina while Tina bit her lip in pity and asked, “Miss Harper, what are you implying? Since when am I manipulative?”
“Did I ever mention that I was talking about you?” Rebecca retorted nonchalantly.
Tina, who was taken aback, replied, “You and I are the only women here now, so who are you implying if it's not me?”
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