Her Life Starts to Spin out of Control

"No, thank you. I gotta go. Bye!" Sophia got out from under Herring's arm and ran into the lift.

Herring smirked as he watched Sophia leave. He turned and waved at Colin.

"Phew!" Sophia felt relieved as she stepped into the lift. However, Herring squeezed in before the door closed.

Sophia felt helpless.

"Little Sophia, what shall we eat?" Herring kept his distance from Sophia when Colin was not around. She couldn't understand this sudden affection.

Before Sophia could decline, the phone rang. Oh dear! Colin!

Sophia answered the phone timidly, "Hello?"

"Hello what? You don't want Herring to know it's me calling, do you?" Colin was irritated. Each time he called her, Sophia would address him as Colin or at least, as Mr. Li.

But this time, with Herring beside her, she didn't. Obviously, she didn't want Herring to know that he was calling.

Sophia had no choice. Fine! "Mr. Li, how can I help you?" Sophia knew that Herring would make more trouble if she mentioned Colin's name. She was hoping to avoid another scene.

And she was right! As soon as Herring heard, he got closer to Sophia, "Little Sophia, I know a place that serves great food. We're going there. After dinner, we can get some dessert and watch a movie or go for a walk. What do you think?"

Even though Sophia covered the phone, Colin could hear Herring's voice clearly.

Sophia was anxious at that moment. She lowered her voice, "Herring, I'm on the phone. We can decide where to go later."

Only Herring would not agree, "Little Sophia, why are you so afraid of Colin? We don't need his approval to go on a date. He doesn't like you after all, does he?"

Sophia thought about what Herring had said... And he was right to remind her that Colin did not seem to like her. What was she nervous about?

up to her ear, "Hello, Mr.

hadn't heard Herring encourage her, he would have been confused.

Good job, Herring.

leave

how to write a note? What were you doing all this time? Come

Sophia ended the call and bit her lip. Why did he yell at her? What a mean

was so mean!

the lift arrived at the lots on the first floor, Herring asked, "What's wrong? Do you

Sorry, Herring. I can't go with you." Sophia felt terrible. Herring had done so much for her. She had never considered herself to be a beautiful woman. And yet, the dress he had helped her buy had changed her perception. Even Colin had found her alluring!

the picture of herself wearing that beautiful evening gown, she grew more confident

to do in Z Country anyway. He could go back to A Country and have some

dismissively, "No, no. You should go to dinner. I have to go up now." The phone rang just when Sophia said those words. It was Colin!

the call, and pressed the button for

watched the anxious woman and wondered if she had truly fallen in love with Colin.

if Colin loved Sophia

then Herring would be in a lot of trouble for what

that Colin was gentle, but Herring knew

the thought. He had better avoid Colin for a while. Little Sophia, take care! Herring trotted to his red supercar and drove away.

was angry at

and surprise when he heard a knock

he said coldly.

and stood by the door, "Mr.

chair. He narrowed his

trouble, Sophia closed the door

looked at the