Revenge On My First Love

Chapter 282 He May Plan It Beforehand

Olivia looked at him, "So, will you give up on Sophia?"

"But mom, back then, you said you would let me get married to Sophia, which could not only hurt

Drake, but also make me get the support of the Lawson family."

"Yes, I did say so and I never give up that idea."

Roman was excited, "So what are we going to do?"

"You've tried every means but fail to gain her favor. During this time, you should do nothing. I will figure

out a way for you after I help Zain to become the mayor."

For Roman, as long as he could marry Sophia, he wouldn't mind waiting a little while longer.

"Well, let's get back!"

"OK!"

Sophia didn't expect that Zain gave her a phone call to invite her to have a meal.

Sophia asked, "Only us?"

"No, my assistant is with me," said Zain.

But an assistant made no difference.

Nevertheless, it seemed that he didn't call her for the last cooperation. And Sophia was curious why he

asked her out for dinner.

"Alright, when and where? Ask your assistant to send me a message!"

"OK!"

Sophia then phoned Drake and told him about the meal. Due to it, Drake looked bad.

"Why eat out? You know you have a stomach problem, don't you?"

"Don't worry. I won't drink."

"Nor the spicy food."

Sophia knew Drake was concerned about her so she didn't feel very angry. She said, "He must have

some business to talk to me about. His assistant will be there too. Or I can go with Chloe!"

Drake knew that he couldn't ask her not to go and had remind her, "If you need me, call me."

"I got it!"

Sophia did go with Chloe. When they arrived at the restaurant, Zain came with his assistant as he said.

Zain didn't mind that Sophia brought Chloe here. On the contrary, he thought it better because there

was something he wanted Chloe to listen to as well.

Hurriedly, Zain asked Sophia and Chloe to be seated in a gentle way. Sophia smiled, "Thank you, Mr.

Berry."

"You're welcome. In a sense, we're very familiar with each other since we have once worked together."

That was true though!

However, it made Sophia vigilant that Zain cottoned up to her at the very beginning.

"Ms. Lawson, Ms. Thomas, I don't know what you like to eat. Here is the menu!" Zain handed them the

menu.

Sophia took it, had a look, and then ordered some dishes. So did Chloe.

And Zain also ordered some.

During the time of food preparation, they didn't come to the point but talked about some work stuff.

Both Chloe and Zain's assistant didn't join the discussion.

After the dishes were served on the table, Zain asked a waiter to get them a drink. Sophia refused, "Mr.

Berry, I'm sorry that I can't drink recently. I suffer from gastric disease and have to take some herbs."

Zain didn't force her but said, "Waiter, please bring some juice over!"

The waiter got out to take the juice.

After the waiter came back and filled their glasses with juice, he left the room. In the room, there were

only four people left, and Zain gradually got to the point.

"Ms. Lawson, we had a pleasant cooperation last time. I wonder if I have another chance to cooperate

with you again?"

Sophia looked impassive and said, "Mr. Berry, there are lots of projects which I expect you can offer me

more. Hence, I hope we can have more chances for our cooperation. But the key point is I can take

over the project each time."

Zain smiled, "With all due respect, I've been working in the government for some time. Man struggles

upwards; water flows downwards. If I succeed and get more say, I can easily meet your need."

At this moment, Sophia finally understood his intention, but what confused her was that even though

some people hadn't known she and Drake was about to get married, there was no doubt that Zain

knew it. And Drake was close to the current mayor of Sealand, which meant he was not on the side of

Zain. Why did he still ask her out and express his willingness to work with her?

However, Sophia remained calm and said tactfully, "I really admire your struggling, and it's also my

honor if I have you to be my backing. But my focus is not Sealand."

"You know I come from Pinkerton, and I will get back one day. By then, I will ask my men to take

charge of my companies in Sealand."

Zain squinted and said, "Even if your men can take charge of your companies, Ms. Lawson, you need

help for convenience, don't you? As far as I know, there's nobody you get very close to in the

government. I think we will get along well with each other, thereby asking you for cooperation."

In Pinkerton, Sophia had known that government officials were eloquent, but it still stunned her when

she made a conversation with one official in person.

"It's my honor to win recognition from you. I'll think it over!" said Sophia.

As she left room for the negotiation, Zain raised his goblet and said, "Then I'll wait for the good news."

"Never say that. It's my pleasure." Sophia picked up her glass and clinked it against his.

The meal didn't last for long since there was not much for them to talk about.

When Sophia just got out of the restaurant, Zain had left by car. As she was about to get on her car,

someone pulled her back.

"Drake, why are you here?"

"Do you think I can tolerate that you dine with another man alone?"

Chloe tittered next to her.

"What are you laughing at? I'm also concerned about you!" Bailey came up and said.

Immediately, Chloe stopped tittering.

Well, well, well. Men came here one after another.

And Bailey held Chloe's hand in his hand and dragged her away, "We're leaving now!"

While Chloe was about to say something, Bailey urged, "We'd better not be the third wheel."

Chloe thought it over and agreed. After all, she was of little assistance in some affair.

Drake and Sophia got in the car, but both kept silent at first.

Nearly arriving home, Drake stopped the car since there was something inconvenient for others to

know. He looked at Sophia and asked, "Zain wants you to support him?"

"Nothing gets past you," said Sophia.

Drake sneered, "Last time, when he chose you to be the bid winner, I thought there was something Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

fishy but paid little attention to it. It now looks that he has planned to get your help long before."