Chapter 49 Change Your Clothes
In the end, Tristan took everything with him.He crossed the room to wake Sophie up. Sophie woke
up feeling much better.â"What are you doing?â she asked with a hoarse voice. Her throat felt sore
every time she talked.âHelping you change.âSophie didn't respond to him.âGo on. Take off your wet
pajama first."Sophie didn't do as he demanded and merely stared at him coldly."What's the matter?â
Tristan didn't think there was anything wrong with his request.âDo you always flirt with girls like this,
Mr. Tristan?"âI don't have to do anything. I just stand there and women will flock to me. I never
needed to flirt."Sophie was speechless at his answer."Fine. Seeing as you're feeling much better,
change into these yourself, then come down for lunch."Tristan left the room after that. Sophie finally
swung her gaze from Tristan to the clothing he brought her. It was her pajama and lingerie.She
could feel the heat on her face, thinking about how he had touched her most intimate articles of
clothing. The always composed Sophie had lost her cool then.Feeling uncomfortable with the sweat
on her body, Sophie took a quick shower and changed into a fresh set of clothing.After drying her
hair, she finally went downstairs.âLunch is ready, Ms. Tanner. I'll be heading back now. You can leave
the dirty dishes after you've finished. I'll clean them in the evening when I come over." All
right.â After the housekeeper left, Tristan was still in the study, so Sophie took a seat at the dining
table.Tristan answered a call and told his assistant to reschedule all his meetings that day.He left for
the kitchen after that. At the threshold, he saw Sophie already seated at the dining table. Tristan
walked over and scooped some pasta for her.âYou didn't take more than a few bites this morning,
so eat more now."Sophie held a fork in her hand and looked at him.âDonât you have something to
do today?"He doesn't have to accompany me.âIf you have something to do, you can leave after
eating. I'm feeling much better now.â It wasn't even a big deal. It was just a fever.âI'm free
today."Collaboration worth billions can't compare to the girl sitting in front of me."Fine then.âSophie
didn't try to persuade him anymore since he said so."Have some too, Mr. Tristan. Don't just stare at
me."Only then did Tristan pick up his spoon, but he didn't start eating. Instead, he started scooping
more food for her.After he was satisfied that she wouldn't go hungry, he finally dug into his food.
The crease on Sophie's forehead deepened with every bite. The food tastes quite bland
today."What's wrong? Is the food not to your liking? Shall we change the housekeeper?âSophie
shook her head.âIt's fine.â This housekeeper is quiet and professional. I feel comfortable when I'm
with her.âI'll just have her add some condiments next time.ââYou have the numbers for The Crown
and Pegasus Pavilion, so just give them a call for food delivery if you don't like the housekeeper's
food.ââIâ'm not that particular.â I'm fine as long as it's filling. I'm not picky with food.After finishing
lunch, Sophie couldn't sleep anymore, so she settled onto the couch and watched the
television. Tristan cleaned up the dining table, then took a seat beside her.He gently patted her
head.âI'm fine now.â That's great to hear."Even though it was just a common cold and fever, I was
worried sick when I saw her lying unconscious on the couch. She didnât even know how worried I
was. Tristan left in the evening after getting an urgent call. He even ordered her to rest at home
before he left. After he drove away, Sophie changed her clothes straight away. Ysabelle's birthday is
tomorrow, and I haven't even bought her a present yet. I was too busy the past few days.Since she
had already taken leave that day, she decided to spend the remaining time buying Ysabelle's
present. She got on her new bicycle and pedaled her way to Monarch Mall. After a period of
observation, Sophie had a basic understanding of Ysabelle. A rich girl like her won't lack presents, so
finding a suitable gift for her will be challenging.Sophie entered a jewelry store, thinking of picking
something out for Ysabelle.Dressed in a plain white t-shirt, black slacks, and canvas shoes didn't get
Sophie any warm greeting from the sales assistant. The sales assistant merely nodded at Sophie
when she entered, then pretended she didn't exist.Couldnât care less about the sales assistant's
attitude, Sophie slowly studied each piece of jewelry on the shelf. Willow and a few of her friends
were out shopping as well. She didnât have to take any classes on Saturday, because she had art
lessons.Yet, one call from Louisa and she skipped her lesson.Louisa loved shopping for luxury goods.
The Yarborough family was wealthier than the Tanner family. Moreover, Louisa was the only child of
the Yarborough family, hence the excessive love and pampering they gave her.A few other girls
were following behind Louisa and Willow. With Louisaâs generosity in gifting the girls small presents,
they would agree to her request for an outing every time she asked.They didn't mind carrying the
shopping bags for Louisa. Louisa would gift them luxury goods if she was in a good mood."What's
wrong with you lately, Willow?"âIt's all Sophie's fault,â Willow complained. She never hid anything
from Louisa. âYou knew she was back, right? Grandpa even gave her the company's shares. It's
pointless no matter how hard I try.ââIt's only twenty percent of the companyâs shares. Just marry
Mason when he gets back. Once you married him, the Tanner family will be nothing to you."Louisa
was Mason's cousin. That was why Willow was so close to her.âOh, cut it. Mason might not even like
me."Mrs. Laird dotes on me, but no one knows how Mason thinks of me."Willow, don't worry so
much. Wasn't Mason quite concerned about you before he left the country? You also have me as
your wing girl."Louisa patted Willow's shoulder reassuringly.âIsn't that the b**ch, Sophie?â Louisa's
steps paused when she saw Sophie.Willow halted too.âCome on, let's go in and have a look.â Louisa
intended to cause trouble for Sophie.At that moment, a bracelet caught Sophie's eyes."Hi, can I
have a closer look at that bracelet?ââMiss, are you sure you're going to buy it? Our goods are
pricey."Sophieâs brows furrowed.âI said I want a closer look at that bracelet.âSophie was feeling
impatient with the sales assistantâs attitude but still repeated her request.â"Do you know how much
this bracelet costs?â The sales assistant still refused to take the bracelet out.Then, Louisa led Willow
and the rest into the jewelry store.âShow me that bracelet,â Louisa demanded arrogantly the minute
she stepped into the store.The sales assistant knew Louisa was the only daughter of the Yarborough
family and had made repeated purchases from the store. She knew Louisa would buy anything she
liked no matter how costly it was."Yes, Ms. Yarborough. I'll take it out for you immediately.âLouisa
would spend a lot every time she came. It looks like my sales performance will skyrocket again
today.âl saw this bracelet first,â Sophie said coolly. What's with my luck today? Why do I keep
bumping into disgusting people no matter where I go?âYou saw it first? But have you paid for it?
This bracelet costs eight million,â the sales assistant continued to mock Sophie. âMiss, if you're
planning to buy a bracelet, you can go to the gift shop outside and get one. Our items here don't
suit you.â
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