Chapter 2127


    Gabriel suddenly blurted out, "Why not date anyone?"


    Sylvia was taken aback by his question and slowly lifted her head, saying, "You''ve spoiled me with


    your fine dining, I''m afraid others just won''t cut it."


    Gabriel was at a loss for words.


    She had indeed changed, grown bolder, always managing to leave him speechless with a single


    retort.


    And yet, she delivered it with such earnestness, with such an innocent tone, that he found himself


    unable to chide her.


    After her quip, Sylvia chuckled and went back to her meal in silence.


    Once the meal was done, Sylvia brewed a cup of tea for Gabriel and made herself a coffee.


    The aroma of coffee and tea mingled together – not shing, but rather creating a harmonious


    blend.


    Sylvia nestled into Gabriel''s embrace, her arms looping around his neck, "I''m not doing anything


    today, just spending it with you, okay?"


    Her voice had a yful lilt, as if she was seeking praise for her decision.


    Gabriel gazed into her eyes, then suddenly smiled, "Are you really spending time with me, or are


    you just milking me for attention?"


    After a night wrapped up in each other, now she was content sipping coffee ''by his side''?


    Sylvia''s eyes widened in mock surprise, then she burst intoughter, her forehead resting against


    his neck, her body shaking with mirth.


    Herughter drew him in, his breathing deepened, and he pulled her chin up for a deep kiss.


    Sylvia keptughing, her eyes shimmering like ripples on a pond. Gradually, the air filled with an


    unspoken intimacy. Herughter subsided as she began to undress him once more.


    Indeed, this was the time to look at his body without apology.


    Jason had been busy all morning and around noon, he called Sophia, "Wanna go see coach? I''ll


    pick you up."


    Sophia''s voice was muffled, "No, thanks."


    Jason frowned slightly, "Still in bed?"


    "Yeah."


    "Caught a cold again?"


    Sophia''s voice was raspy, "I''ve been off for a while. I had a hot dishst night, and now my throat


    feels inmed."


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    Jason was frustrated enough to scold her, "Don''t you know your own body? Are you still a child?"


    Sophia fell silent. She had a date with Robin the previous night. They watched a movie and then


    went for a meal. He loved spicy food, and she didn''t want to dampen the mood. She thought her


    cold was nearly over and wouldn''t be an issue, yet here she was, her throat inmed the next


    morning.


    Now she was in too much pain to speak.


    "Eaten anything?" Jason asked.


    "Can''t eat, just had some water," Sophia replied spiritedly. "Don''t worry, I''ll sleep it off. It''s the


    weekend, no work anyway."


    She had barely finished when Jason hung up.


    Sophia was stunned, looking at her disconnected phone and muttered, "So quick to anger, such a


    grump."


    Feeling dizzy, she was about to lie down again when another call came in. She nced at the caller


    ID and a smile spread across her face, "Hi, Robin."


    Robin sounded surprised, "Your voice is hoarse again?"


    Sophia cleared her throat, "It''s okay, just a bit sore."


    "Make sure you drink plenty of water," Robin advised. "I''m swamped at the office today, but once I''m


    free, I''lle check on you."


    "No worries, you do your thing. I''ll take care of myself," Sophia replied considerately.


    "Sophia," Robin continued, "you''re pretty close to Estelle, right? Mypany has developed a new


    product that''s a perfect fit for the Lamont Group''s new project procurement n. Could you ask


    Estelle if she could help us partner up with them?"


    "Partner with the Lamont Group?"


    "Yeah, my product''s quality is top-notch. It''s a win-win situation, we just need someone to connect


    us. Could you see if Estelle can help out?"