When the cable car came for them, everyone stopped talking and got into it. After they came back to the villa, Sonia saw the cook sending off the doctor.
“Seems like Tina’s fine.” Rebecca crossed her arms.
Charles pouted. “Of course she is. That woman’s not gonna die that easily.”
“Alright, stop arguing and let’s go.” Sonia looked away and went into the villa, followed by Charles and the others.
Toby was making calls when they came in. When he saw Sonia and the others, he averted his gaze.
“Is Miss Gray okay, Toby?” Zane knew Tina was fine, but he asked Toby out of courtesy so that he wouldn’t look too indifferent.
“She’s fine. The snake wasn’t venomous.” Toby put his phone down.
“What a shame,” Rebecca suddenly said.
A frown creased Toby’s forehead, and his anger flared. He looked at Rebecca coldly before turning his attention to Zane. “You’d better keep her in check,” he said coldly.
Before Zane could reply, Charles laughed. “Well, I think Miss Harper’s right. It’s a shame the snake was harmless. Bet you don’t know this is all her own doing, Mr. Fuller.”
“What are you trying to say?” Toby squinted. At that moment, he realized this accident might not be a coincidence at all.
Charles wrapped his arm around Sonia’s shoulder. “What I’m saying is that Tina knew the snake was there all along. She wanted to get the snake to attack Sonia, but Rebecca managed to get Sonia to duck in time, so the snake ended up biting Tina instead.”
Toby froze for a moment, apparently shocked by the truth of the accident. “Is this true?” He looked at Sonia.
Sonia looked away, refusing to have any eye contact with him. Her silence annoyed Toby, but he didn’t let it show.
“Of course it’s true. We aren’t liars, unlike a certain someone.” Charles rolled his eyes.
Toby gazed at them for a moment. When he realized that they didn’t look like they were lying, he clenched his fists. Tina…
“So how are you gonna settle this, Mr. Fuller? Don’t leave us hanging.” Charles sneered at Toby, who was staring at the ground.
Toby stood up, pursing his lips. “Give me some time. I’ll settle this.”
“Sure. We can wait, but don’t disappoint us, Mr. Fuller.” Charles grinned.
After that, Toby went upstairs without another word.
“Wait for me, Toby.” Tyler quickly followed his brother. “I need to talk to you.” I have to get Toby to break up with Tina no matter what.
After the Fuller siblings were gone, Charles huddled closer to Sonia with a smile. “I wonder what Tyler’s going to tell Toby.”
“It’s a wonder indeed, but I’m not interested.” Sonia smiled at him and took his hand off her shoulder. “I’m going to my room to change.”
With that, she went upstairs as well, leaving Zane, Rebecca, and Charles in the living room. The trio looked at each other in silence for a moment.
Rebecca yawned. “I’m going to my room too. Gonna take a shower and nap.”
“I’m going for some horseback riding,” Zane said.
Thus, Rebecca went upstairs, while Zane went out, leaving Charles alone. He looked at Rebecca and Zane, then he sighed. “Where am I supposed to go then? Nowhere?” Since he had nothing to do, he plopped down on the couch and watched some TV.
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