Chapter 95
Sophia gave him a puzzled look.
Brandon looked back at her, “Let’s grab a bite together. I haven’t eaten either.”
Sophia let out an awkward chuckle, “Might be a bit awkward, right? You don’t even know my friend.”
Brandon shrugged it off, “No worries, I won’t sit with you guys”
Sophia hesitated for a moment, “Alright, then.”
I As they left, she hesitated and walked a short distance before turning back to Brandon, “How about I
just go with you instead? I’ll catch up with my friend some other time.”
“No need,” Brandon looked at her, “That wouldn’t be fair to you or your friend.”
“It’s cool, she won’t mind,” Sophia said, already turning towards him, “What do you feel like eating? It’s
on me.
Brandon didn’t respond immediately, just tilted his head to look at her and slowly said, “Sophia, did you
really have dinner ns with someone?”
Sophia fell silent.
Brandon’s gaze had already shifted to the phone she was clutching in her hand. “Mind if I take a peek
at your call and chat history?”
Sophia instinctively tightened her grip on her phone, struggling to keep smiling. That’s not really cool,
you know.”
But she still turned the phone screen towards him. It showed hertest WhatsApp conversation with
Sylvia, with the most recent message from Sylvia saying, [Wait for me, I’ll be right there.]
Brandon took a look and then at her, “Sorry.”
“It’s okay.” Sophia smiled, then looked hesitantly behind him, “So just go have dinner with my friend.”
Brandon nodded, “Go ahead.”
But Brandon’s idea of making himself scarce didn’t involve leaving: he followed her into another mall
and into another restaurant.
He didn’t get too close, just maintained a short distance, trailing her at just the right gap.
When Sophia arrived at the restaurant, Sylvia was also fashionablyte, hurrying in with breathless
apologies, “Sorry, Sophia, did you wait long? Got held up at work and leftte.”
The name “Sophia” made Brandon nce at Sylvia. He recognized her, the girl who had stopped Don
at Don’s
Sophia? He had thought it was just the same name. After all, Sophia was a verymon name, but he
didn’t expect it!
Brandon looked thoughtfully at Sophia, remembering the silhouette he’d caught a glimpse of on his way
down the stairs.
He kept a small distance from Sophia, who didn’t notice his gaze. The street was bustling with people,
and Sylvia,pletely focused on Sophia, didn’t notice either.
It’s fine, my bad, Sophia replied with a smille.
Then she said with another smile, “Let’s go in.”
She entered the restaurant with Sylvia, and taking the opportunity of turning a corner, Sophia sneaked
a nce
21 Brandon.
Brandon showed no sign of following up.
Sophia didn’t invite him to join either.
But as they took their seats, she still saw Brandon sitting down at a table not too far from them.
He ordered his meal alone and didn’t bothering over.
Sophia suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
Sylvia didn’t notice Sophia’s difort. Closing the menu, she smiled and asked, “Why did you
suddenly ask me out today?”
Before she could finish saying “for dinner, Sophia cut her off with a smile, “Just hadn’t eaten and
thought you hadn’t either, so we might as well eat together.”
After saying that, she couldn’t help but worryingly nce at Brandon again.
Fortunately, Brandon seemed engrossed in work on his phone, his handsome face serene and
focused, his usual work demeanor.
The restaurant was noisy with chatter.
Sylvia was surprised by Sophia’s answer, “it’s rare for you to be free, usually you’re either rushing
home after work or ss, and you don’t hang out on weekends, it’s really tough to catch you for a
meal.”
Sophia felt a bit guilty, I’ve been too busy before, with both studying and working, just couldn’t find the
time.”
“You need to have fun and rest no matter how busy you are, I’ve never seen anyone as driven as you,”
Sylviaughed, “No wonder you’re so outstanding without any apparent reason.
1 might just prefer staying home, Sophia said, “Whether it’s going out or working, time passes the
same way. it’s morefortable at home.”
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Sylvia nodded in agreement. “True that.”
The conversation drifted to other topics.
Sophia stole a nce at Brandon, who had stood up to take a call outside.
He stood in a quiet corner of the restaurant, one hand on the phone, the other casually resting on the
windowsill, evidently on another work call, his expression calm and cool.
He was looking in Sophia’s direction, and when he saw her looking over, he nced back at her, a
subtle warmth in his eyes.
Sophia was too far to see clearly.
Brandon was a good–looking guy, tall with long legs, well–built, with sharp facial features and a chill
aura. Being a rare Zenithan face around Ephemora, he naturally drew a lot of curious and admiring
nces. Some bold
girls had already sauntered up with their phones, seemingly wanting to add him on WhatsApp.
Brandon waved off the phone that was thrust towards him, his expression still cool and detached.
Sophia clearly saw the disappointment on the girl’s face. The girl hesitated, wanting to try again, but
Brandon had already hung up the call and walked back to his seat with an impassive face.
The girl no longer dared to approach.
Brandon’s vibe of keeping people at arm’s length was clear, same as always.
That was what had attracted Sophia to Brandon in the past.
Although he was more outstanding than others in both looks and personality, he always kept to himself,
unlike some guys who would take advantage of their attributes to mess around.
And those self–discipline and gentleness might have been reserved for Ynda
Sophia hadn’t paid attention to Marian or what happened with the Frost family in thest couple of
years.
Although they often shared the same ssroom, Sophia would usually arrivest and leave first, with
little interaction during ss.
Whether the Frost family ever visited the school, she wasn’t sure, as she didn’t pay much attention to
her surroundings.
The name Ynda felt distant from her life.
And so did Brandon
Sophia had no clue why he had shown up here. She wasn’t quite buying that it was just a fluke, but she
wasn’t about to jump to conclusions either.
Thankfully, Brandon didn’te over to say hi the whole time they were eating. After finishing his meal,
he gged down the waiter, paid up, and took off solo.
Sophia couldn’t help but feel a little wave of relief wash over her.
She and Sylvia had their fill too. Sophia gestured for the waiter and settled the bill. Before they left, she
instinctively nced over at Brandon’s table. Sure enough, he hadn’te back, and the staff was
already cleaning up.
Sophia’s eyes swept around the ce without really thinking about it.
Sylvia caught the look in her eyes and asked curiously, “What’s up? Are you looking for someone?”
“Nope,” Sophia snapped back to reality, feeling a bit sheepish, and they both headed out of the mall.
“How are you getting back?”
“I’ll just hop on the bus, it’s no biggie. My ce is super close,” Sylvia said.
Sophia nodded, saw her off on the bus, and was about to hail a cab when she whirled around to find
Brandon standing not too far behind her, arms crossed. No idea when he rolled up.
‘I’ll give you a lift,” Brandon said, unfolding his arms and jingling the car keys at her.
Sophia hesitated, “Nah, it’s cool. I can grab a cab.”
“It’s all good, I’m free tonight,” Brandon replied, heading her way. “Let’s go.”
Sophia stood her ground, not budging.
Brandon looked at her, “You’re pushing back this hard. Are you hiding something from me?”