Chapter 151


    Chapter 151: Chance Encounter


    These days have been so hectic for thedies, barely any time to breathe, let alone worry about


    other matters. Sylvia had sorted out the issues with the subsidiarypany, thanks to the valuable


    information provided by Ingrid Sylvia kept her end of the deal and didn’t give Ingrid a hard time.


    But the losses caused by Ingrid to thepany neededpensation, something no one else


    could help her with. Sylvia agreed that if Ingrid made up for those losses, she could stay at the


    subsidiarypany, but returning to the headquarters was out of the question.


    However, everyone knew that even if she stayed at the subsidiary, Sylvia wouldn’t make it easy for


    her. She’d find ways to dismiss her, but without taking direct responsibility


    “The matters at the subsidiary are nearly wrapped up. How about we grab a bite to eat together?


    Listen, I’ve found this fantastic restaurant recently, perfect for a romantic date. And I was thinking,


    maybe next time.”


    Juliet burst in excitedly, interrupting Sylvia’s work chatter about dinner ns. But as she spoke, she


    realized it might sound off and quickly stopped.


    Sylvia nced up from her files, amused. “Who else are you nning to dine with besides me?


    nning to use me as a test audience this time?”


    Juliet blushed, trying to cover up her slip “Oh, I was just saying. What if I meet a handsome guy


    next time? It’d be nice to have apanion who won’t lead me to bad food, right?” Juliet’s attempt


    at diversion was evident. She couldn’t believe she had blurted out her inner thoughts so quickly.


    “A handsome guy, huh?” Sylvia chuckled. “I wonder if that handsome guy you’re talking about is my


    big brother. If it is, I might just arrange for you two to meet. Oh, by the way, next time my brother


    Juliet stomped her foot in frustration, her face burning red. Since Sylvia already knew what she was


    thinking, why did she have to say it out loud?


    “oh, I didn’t mean it like that. Forget what I said. Are youing to dinner with me or not? If you


    want to eat, I’ll make a reservation. Otherwise, I’ll go alone”


    “Of course, I’ming. It’ll be a chance for me to see what kind of dare my brother will be having


    next. Helps me n better to persuade him,” Sylvia said with augh, scribbling her name on the


    document and tossing it aside before grabbing Juliet’s hand, pulling her out the door.


    During their journey, Sylvia teased Juliet from time to time.


    But it takes two to tango in matters like these. So far, Bruce hadn’t shown any interest in Juliet.


    Juliet, on the other hand, hadn’t mustered the courage to make a move yet. She was afraid of


    making things worse if she did.


    Sylvia had no say in this matter, considering her own disastrous love life didn’t offer much advice


    However, pursuing love boldly wasn’t wrong. Sylvia just didn’t want to see Juliet hurt. So, in the car,


    she spoke earnestly to Juliet


    “I know you like my brother, but I don’t think he’s aware of it yet. Regardless, I don’t want you to


    end up on the same miserable path I did. If my brother doesn’t like you, don’t force yourself. Don’t


    force him. In the end, the unhappy one will be you.”


    “I understand. My feelings for him are my own business. If he doesn’t like me, it’s normal. I haven’t


    said anything yet. Let’s pretend I don’t know anything. If one day I can’t control myself and want to


    tell him how I feel, that’s probably myst effort. It my efforts don’t yield the desired result, it’s okay,”


    Juliet said with a nonchnt tone, though Sylvia knew deep down it wouldn’t be that easy when the


    time came


    But since Juliet said so, Sylvia didn’t press further.


    When they arrived at the restaurant, Juliet had already made reservations, so awaiter escorted


    them to their table.


    As they settled in, another person joined them unexpectedly. Sylvia instinctively looked over and


    found Benjamin.


    Benjamin had a perfectly timed smile on his face, as if their meeting was purely coincidental.


    But Sylvia felt a pang of annoyance deep down. Although she hadn’t received any messages from


    Benjamin these past few days, his appearance here at this moment made it hard to believe he


    wasn’t informed beforehand and didn’te here intentionally.


    Thinking this, Sylvia turned to Juliet, but Juliet was busy looking at the menu with excitement,


    asking Sylvia what she wanted to eat.


    Sering Juliet’s obliviousness, Sylvia wondered who else knew about this besides her. Was it really


    just a coincidence?


    “Our family’s restaurant has excellent food. If you need rmendations, I can suggest a few


    dishes for both of you,” Benjamin suddenly spoke up, startling Juliet, who widened her eyes and


    looked between Benjamin and Sylvia, as if discovering a new continent.


    “Are you two meeting up here? Am I intrading? Should I leave?” Benjamin asked with a smile.


    “Stop imagining things. Just order your food,” Sylvia sighed, a headache building up. Juliet chuckled


    but kept stealing nces at both of them, though she remembered to ouder her food and didn’t say


    much more.


    Turning to Benjamin, Sylvia said, “We don’t need rmendations. She had it all p when this ce


    is mostly for couples? Wouldn’t you feel out of ce?”


    nned out before you came. And why are you here? Don’t you think it’s odd to be here alone


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