It was the first time Sophie Foster saw Nicholas Croft looking so stern. Her body shook slightly, and she instinctively let go of his arm.
Her heart ached a bit, like being pricked by a needle.
With a faint glance at Sophie Foster, Nicholas Croft walked towards the restaurant entrance without any expression.
Watching the resolute back of the man, Sophie Foster whispered as she stood in place, "Uncle..."
All that responded to her was the man's indifferent back.
...
Sophie Foster walked alone on the street, idly kicking a bottle. She originally intended to cheer up Titus Zane, but instead, she made Uncle Nicholas unhappy.
Nicholas Croft left, without a trace of hesitation, abandoning her alone in the restaurant. Once Sophie realized, she hurriedly ran after him, but watched as Nicholas drove his luxury car past her without stopping.
In a panic, she took out her phone and called Nicholas Croft several times, but each call was rejected...
