Chapter 596 Provocation in the Parking Lot
After all, what was written there was ‘second con of men consuming coffee in the morning: reduction in sperm count and lower stamina’!
At once, Toby put down his phone before turning to look at the woman next to him.
Her face was as red as a tomato, and for now, she could only try her best to keep her head low. In fact, she was hiding her face so low that her face was almost touching her plate.
With that, Toby had confirmed that what she was about to say earlier was regarding the reduction in sperm count and lower stamina.
Otherwise, her face wouldn’t be so flushed.
Besides, the other cons listed wouldn’t be the cause of her embarrassment.
“You…” His lips trembled for a second as if he was about to say something.
Suddenly, Sonia put down the fork and knife that she was holding before standing up. “Oh, I just remembered something! I need to use the washroom.”
After that, she pulled her chair before getting out of the restaurant like she was escaping from someone.
Looking at the back of her figure, he let out a low chuckle.
Hearing his laugh, Sonia covered her face before speeding up her steps.
Once she reached the washroom, she shut the door before leaning her back against it. At that moment, she seemed very disoriented.
In fact, she had never felt so awkward in her entire life.
If she knew better, she wouldn’t have told him to look up the cons of drinking coffee in the morning.
That would have saved her from the embarrassment that led to her escape.
Removing her hands from her face, she took a long breath in an attempt to regain her composure.
After some time, her heart which had been pacing wildly had returned to a normal rate.
Then, she went to the basin before turning the tap water on to splash some cold water on her face to lower the heat on her face before leaving the washroom to return to the restaurant.
After returning, she believed she would definitely have to endure his suggestive looks.
Hence, the probability of Sonia feeling awkward again was high.
Despite this, she could only bear it. After all, she was the one who started the topic. Since they were both adults, she should be fine with him laughing over that.
At that thought, she took a deep breath in before pushing the restaurant’s door open.
Seeing that, he put down the utensils he was holding before pulling her chair for her. “You’re back.”
She hummed in acknowledgement before walking over to take her seat with her slightly lowered.
Just as she was about to pick up her utensils, he suddenly draped his arm over the chair that she was sitting on before leaning close to whisper, “Don’t worry. I’ll try to control my coffee intake. I won’t let you be at a disadvantage.”
After saying that, he let out a low chuckle before removing his arm and straightening his posture.
Meanwhile, she was stumped after hearing what he said. The fork and knife that she was holding fell on the plate, and the blush that had gone down resurfaced on her cheeks.
“Toby, y-you… What are you talking about?” Biting her lower lip, she looked at the man in front of her with anger.
At that moment, she couldn’t believe he would say what he said.
As she wasn’t stupid, she knew what he meant exactly.
Because of that, she felt both embarrassed and furious.
Looking at Sonia, who was flushed with embarrassment, Toby smirked. “You don’t have to be shy. When we get together in the future, these things will surely ensue.”
“Who said that I want to have things ensued with you?” Glaring at him, she scolded, “If you continue on with this nonsense, don’t blame me for extending the time!”
The moment Toby heard that, his face fell. At once, he seemed serious as he quickly apologized, “I’m sorry. I won’t tease you anymore.”
Jokes on that. After his long, persistent efforts, he had finally swayed her. She had already agreed that she needed half a month’s time to sort things out. After that, she would get back together with him.
If his unnecessary comments would cause the reconciliation to be delayed, he would be punishing himself.
Seeing that he was finally going to end that topic, Sonia finally felt relieved. She then humphed before saying, “Eat up.”
“Alright.” With a nod, he called for a server, “Excuse me, can I get a new cup? I’d like to pour some milk.”
Hearing that, she paused her movements for a moment without saying anything.
After all, he was just pouring milk without saying anything else.
After breakfast, it was already 8.30 a.m.
After going to Rose’s room to bid her goodbye, she left the old manor with Toby.
He then drove and sent her to Paradigm Co.
The journey to the company took an hour.
When he brought the car to her designated parking lot, he noticed that there was already a car occupying her lot.
Looking at the vehicle, she frowned.
The entire company knew that this was her designated parking lot. Even if her car wasn’t parked at that moment, there’d be a yellow sign showing that it was a private parking.
However, there was a black Japanese car blatantly parked on her spot at this very moment––even the yellow sign was cast aside. Who was the uncultured person?
Why didn’t the manager of the parking lot deal with that?
Looking at her gaze that was fixated on the car, Toby squinted before asking, “That’s not your car, right?”
She hummed in response, “No. I don’t know whose car it is. However, if they can access the car park, it must be someone in Paradigm Co.”
Nonetheless, the higher-ups and shareholders of Paradigm Co. had their own designated parking lots, so they wouldn’t take up someone else’s spot. As for the other employees, there were public parking lots that they could use, so they wouldn’t drive to the area of reserved parking.
Therefore, the owner of this vehicle must be an employee or higher-up of Paradigm Co. who had differing opinions on her. That was why they decided to go against the rules and take up her parking space.
Frankly, she thought that it was the latter because a normal employee of the company wouldn’t dare to do so. For that reason, it could only be the higher-ups.
Thing was, which one of them?!
“The car owner is provoking you.” Toby turned to look at Sonia, who was in the passenger’s seat as he said that.
With a stern expression, she nodded. “I can see that too.”
“Did you offend anyone lately?” he continued to ask.
Shaking her head in denial, she replied, “I have no idea. I didn’t really have any beef with any higher-ups. There had been some difference in opinion with Asher’s group of people, but they wouldn’t do such things. They would’ve done it if they wanted to instead of waiting until now only to pull such a childish trick to provoke me.”
“So… It’s an unknown enemy.” With a steady tone, he said, “I’ll accompany you upstairs.”
“There’s no need!” Unbuckling her safety belt, she continued, “I know you’re afraid that I won’t be able to handle this, but I believe I am capable enough to do so. Not to mention, it’s someone from Paradigm Co. As the biggest shareholder of the company, of course the boss, I, should deal with a subordinate who dared to cross the line myself. I will handle this on my own.”
After saying that, she gave him a serious and determined look.
At once, he let out a soft laugh. “I knew that you’d say so. Fine, you may go ahead yourself. However, if things get out of hand, give me a call.”
“Okay.” After replying with a nod, she opened the door to get out of the car. Then, she waved to him as she stood outside. “You can go back now. Drive safe. I’ll see you!”
“See you!” He mimicked her nod before reversing the car and leaving.
Seeing that his car had gone, she lowered her hand that was previously waving at him as the smile on her lips faltered. Walking to her parking lot, she pulled out her phone with a cold expression as she made a phone call.
It didn’t take long before the towing company sent someone over.
Pointing at the car that was occupying her lot, she said coldly, “Please tow this car away. You can just leave it by the street outside.”
It was her parking lot.
As the biggest shareholder of Paradigm Co., people would think that she was an easy target to bully if she allowed someone else to provoke her by parking their vehicle at her spot.
If word got out, how could she be able to manage Paradigm Co.?
The employees of Paradigm Co. would think that she was a boss who didn’t have any authority and couldn’t lead the company.
