âIs it Jennifer?â Tristan figured it out at once. No one else would do such a thing other than her.
âThat's right. It's her, but you don't have to worry. I don't intend to let her off. I've already reported
her. Besides, I've also collected enough evidence to prove that Whitley Group has been evading
taxes.â
Sophie would not let Jennifer off so easily since she was daring enough to slander her.
âAll right, let's leave this aside first. You must be hungry after being locked up here for so long. We
should get you something to eat.â
No matter what, Whitley Group would have to pay for what they had done.
âYup, I'm famished. I haven't eaten anything in a long time.â
Felix drove the couple to the nearest restaurant and said, âThe two of you go ahead. I need to pick
Ysabelle up at the airport later, so I won't be eating with you guys!â
Ysabelle would be returning from Koandria that day, and he had promised to fetch her from the
airport.
"You haven't had dinner yet, have you? Eat with us before you go! Ysabelle's plane hasn't landed yet
anyway.â
It wasn't necessary to reach the airport that early, as he would still have to wait.
âIt's all right. I need to save some space in my stomach to eat with her later.â In-flight meals usually
tasted horrible, and Felix was certain that Ysabelle would not have eaten much. There was no way he
would let go of such a good opportunity. âBy the way, regarding Whitley Group... Would it be okay
if 1 deal with them tomorrow?â
All Felix wanted to do for the rest of the day was to spend time with Ysabelle.
âYou don't have to do anything about them. I will handle it myself. Don't worry and enjoy yourself!â
Sophie said. It was her own problem to deal with in the first place. Since Jennifer was targeting her,
it was only right for her to be the one returning the favor.
Otherwise, the frustration would be too much for her to bear.
"Yes, you don't have to bother yourself with it. I will personally make sure it gets settled.â Tristan did
not intend to let the matter slide since it concerned Sophie.
"Okay, then. I shall make a move first!â Felix drove off after saying that. Even though Ysabelle would
only arrive two hours later, he decided to head to the airport and wait there, as it would take him
around an hour to reach.
The restaurant which Tristan had brought Sophie to was one of the more popular ones in that area.
When the restaurant manager heard that Tristan was there, he came out to welcome the man at
once.
âMr. Tristan, I've reserved a table for you. Let me take you there,â the manager said with an
ingratiating smile on his face.
It was a pleasant surprise and great honor to have Tristan dining at their restaurant. As such, it was
no question that they would have to provide the best service possible.
"Serve the dishes as quickly as you can. My girlfriend is hungry,â Tristan said. They did not have time
to waste at the restaurant.
âMr. Tristan, don't worry! Your food is ready. We will serve it once you get seated.â The manager had
instructed the kitchen to prepare the couple's food the moment he heard that they would be
visiting.
Tristan merely nodded placidly.
He led Sophie to the table and pulled a chair for her before pouring her a glass of water.
They were the only two people remaining in the private room after the manager left to check on
their food.
âJennifer has gone too far this time. I will definitely make sure she pays for it!â Tristan could still feel
his blood boiling at the thought of what Jennifer had done.
âAll right, don't be angry. I don't intend to let her off either. Her good days are coming to an end!"
Neither Tristan nor Sophie was to be trifled with.
They could turn a blind eye to insignificant people. However, they would not go easy on those who
dared to mess with them.
The two of them were still having their meal when Timothy arrived.
That put the restaurant manager in an awkward spot.
âMr. Whitley, as you are probably aware, Mr. Tristan is in the middle of his meal, and we don't dare
to disturb him. It seems that he's not in a very good mood today. Even if you get to speak to him, I
don't think anything will change!â The manager could read people well, and it was obvious to him
that Tristan was upset.
Timothy was at a loss as to what he should do.
He knew that his daughter's actions would cause the end of Whitley Group.
Jennifer was the daughter he had always been proud of, and he could hardly believe that she had
caused such a huge trouble.
Needless to say, Tristan and Sophie were aware that Timothy was outside. However, they did not
want to see him at all.
âEat more. You're eating too little.â Although Tristan knew she did not have much appetite, it was
important for her to get the necessary nutrition.
âI'm fine. I was indeed starving just now, but I'm already full.â Sophie was not a huge eater, and that
amount of food was enough for her.
"Okay!" Tristan kept that in mind.
Both of them left the private room after he was finished with his food. When they walked out, they
saw Timothy waiting there.
Tristan remained expressionless.
Timothy immediately stepped forward and stopped them from leaving.
âMr. Tristan, I'm sure that there must be some misunderstanding. Whitley Groupâ"
âMr. Whitley, if you have anything to say, save it to tell the legal authorities. My girlfriend is very
tired, and I need to take her home to rest. She has just been released after being locked up at the
Department of Justice for one whole day!â
Upon hearing that, Timothy knew that things would not be resolved so easily.
âMr. Tristan, Jennifer wasn't in her right mind because she likes you too much. On account of the
friendship between our families, please spare my daughter and Whitley Group!â Timothy was certain
that it would be the end of Whitley Group if Tristan was unwilling to relent.
âDoes liking me give her an excuse to do bad things? You're making it sound like I'm the one
responsible for this.â Regardless of the reason, Tristan would not allow anyone to hurt the woman
he loved.
âMr. Tristan, no matter what, please let her off. I beg you. She's still young and immature.â Jennifer
was Timothy's only daughter, and he did not want to see her future destroyed.
âShe's already twenty-eight! Is that considered young?â Tristan let out a mirthless laugh. How can
she be considered young when eighteen is the legal age of adulthood? I suppose she has limited
brain capacity!
âThat's enough. I've already told you that my girlfriend is tired and needs rest. All we did was report
Whitley Group. I won't interfere in other matters, so you don't have to worry. As for Jennifer, if she
didn't do anything, she will be fine.â Tristan put his arm around Sophie's shoulders after saying that.
He did not want to continue wasting time entertaining the older man.
It had been a long and exhausting day for Sophie.
âMs. Tanner, I beg you! Jennifer made a mistake because of her foolishness. Please give her one
more chance.â Seeing that Tristan was firm in his stance, Timothy turned his attention to Sophie
instead.
Sophie halted in her tracks and replied, âDon't worry! All I did was give the evidence to the legal
authorities. It is up to them how they want to handle it. That's not within my control!â
Sophie's response was exactly the same as Tristan's.
Timothy's heart sank as he watched the couple walk away from the restaurant. Deep down in his
heart, he knew he would not be able to save Whitley Group.
However, even if that was the case, he still hoped to get Jennifer out of trouble. That was the only
thing he could do for her as her father.
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