Chapter 90 Put Up With Him
When Sophie and Ysabelle arrived at the airport, Wilma took their passports to obtain their
tickets.The other girls followed her to get the tickets."What's going on? My ticket is first-class.ââMine
too.â"Oh God. The three tickets Wilma obtained were all first-class seats.Even if they were sent on
business trips at their old jobs, they always flew economy class."Did the airline make a
mistake?""Could their system be faulty?"âI don't think so; Ms. Sophie is that generous. It sure feels
good to be pampered.âIt was a sentiment the girls shared.Wilma led the girls back to Sophie and
handed her and Ysabelle the tickets."Economy class suits us fine, Ms. Sophie. There's no need for
you to spend this lavishly.â*It's not much.âSophie honestly did not think it was a lot of money. It was
not meant to be an ostentatious gesture.The girls under her employment gazed at her with
gratitude.âDonât worry, Ms. Sophie. I will work hard after the trip.â"Me too! I will make back what
you spent on my first-class seat.âIt's rewarding being Ms. Sophie's employee. We will work hard and
not let her down.âGo on, then.â Though Sophie did not mean to buy them off, she did not object to
the effect her gesture created.The girls were excited as it was their first time passing the VIP security
check."Take me under your wing too, Sophie! There are so many of them, and all their seats are first-
class!"âThey're worth it."l have witnessed how hard they work.âHow nice it must be working for
you." After the security check, the group had some time to spare before boarding and waited in the
VIP lounge. Felix suddenly called Ysabelle."What?" she asked rather irritably upon picking up.âYou're
rather mean to me of late, Belle,â Felix complained.âSo? What do you want? We're about to
board.""Nothing. I just want to tell you to have a safe trip."Ysabelle did not know what to say, so she
hung up abruptly.âDoes Felix have nothing better to do?â she asked in annoyance.âHe's actually
pretty busy, yet he finds time for you.âIt is impossible for the heir of the Northley family to have that
much free time to spare.The group of about a dozen girls got up and walked across when the notice
to board sounded from the speakers.The pleasant sight of a dozen excited, pretty girls made quite
an impression on the other travelers.Ysabelle was stunned when they ran into Tristan and Felix at the
boarding gate.âWhat are you doing here, Uncle Tristan?" she asked suspiciously.âl have matters to
attend to in Koandria.â"What a coincidence!"Ysabelle gave a bitter laugh. It's not often that I get to
go on a holiday. Can't he cut me some slack?Having never met Tristan and Felix, Wilma nodded to
them as a form of greeting.Felix seated himself next to Ysabelle upon boarding the plane, to her
chagrin."What are you doing? I want to sit with Sophie.â"Are you sure, Belle?""I'm very sure.â"Mr.
Tristan, Ysabelle says she wants to-"Ysabelle clapped a hand over Felix's mouth and glared at him
fiercely. Tristan looked over. âWhat is it?"âNothing,â Ysabelle said hastily as she concealed her
annoyance.How am I going to rebel against my uncle?âLook. I donât want to sit with you, either. I'm
afraid of Mr. Tristan. You are no better, aren't you?"Ysabelle was struck dumb. Lamenting her fate,
she was careful to keep her voice down as she did so."Have you had lunch?â Tristan asked
Sophie. It's now one in the afternoon. I wonder if she has eaten.â have."She and Ysabelle had come
over after lunch.âI'm glad you did."Sophie took out her phone and put on her earphones.âWhat are
you listening to?âSophie gave him the other earbud. Tristan took it and put it in his ear.It was a very
catchy Ustranasion song.Tristan took out his own phone and searched for the song. After setting it
as his ringtone, he closed his eyes for a nap.He spent the entire night dealing with the matters of
Lombard Group for the next couple of days. After a meeting earlier that morning, he came with Felix
to the airport after taking care of his work.Noticing how exhausted he looked, Sophie was careful
not to bother him. Instead, she read a book on anatomy.Arius had expressed his desire for her to
join the medical association. She agreed as she was genuinely interested in that field.Sophieâs
resolve to study medicine strengthened significantly after the incident with her grandfather.l will
join the medical association after settling the issues within Tanner Group.Sophie was so engrossed
in reading her book that she did not notice Tristan waking up.Surprised to find her with a book,
Tristan gazed curiously for a while. When he saw that she was reading an original version of a
textbook on anatomy, Tristan became even more convinced of Sophie's medical prowess.She
wouldn't tell me anything if I asked her right now. However, it does not matter. I don't care how
many secrets she has. I will unravel them one by time.Sophie turned around and saw Tristanâs eyes
fixed thoughtfully on the book in her hand."Would you like to take a look?â Sophie offered while
handing it over. âI can lend it to you if you find it interesting." Tristan shook his head.âIt's a tall order
for me to start learning medicine at my age. I'm just curious about what you're reading, that's
all.ââIt's never too late to start learning something as long as you have the passion.âSophie did not
continue her conversation with him. Instead, she turned her attention back to her book.lt is rare for
young people to sit quietly with a book in hand these days.Tristanâs fondness for Sophie increased
yet again.After over two hours of flying, the plane finally landed at Jinrich International Airport. The
group descended the aircraft after the flight attendantâs announcement.The cars sent by the hotel
were already lining up in wait outside the airport.Even Wilma, who had witnessed high-profile
travelers in her day, was stunned at the sight of the three extra-long Lincoln limousines parked by
the road.What sort of a hotel has Ms. Sophie arranged for us?âCome on, get in!" Sophie
gestured.The girls seemed intimidated by the grandeur of their reception. âWe can all squeeze into
one."Sophie frowned. âThat would be too cramped.ââNot at all, Ms. Sophie.ââAll right. They will take
you to the hotel, and you can go wherever you please after checking in."They do not appear at ease
in my presence.âAll right, Ms. Sophie. Enjoy yourself."Tristan and Felix were already waiting for them
at the side of the last Lincoln when Sophie and Ysabelle went over."Arenât you here on business?
What do you want now?âFelix opened the car door in response while Tristan stood aside for Sophie
and Ysabelle to enter."Why do I get the feeling that they followed us here, Soph?âThe rubbish about
being in Koandria for business is obviously a lie.Sophie glanced at her.âAre you accusing your uncle
of something?"Ysabelle was horrified. How did she know? I must be mad to do that!Her family was
not aware that she had taken leave to travel abroad. If word slips from Uncle Tristan, I am finished.
That is why I have to put up with him.Ysabelle hurriedly vacated the seat next to Sophie when Tristan
entered the car.He sat next to Sophie as if it was the most natural thing to do.
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