Chapter - [ 71 ]

[ Daniel ]

The woman sitting in front of me was a true definition of sophisticated mannerism as she spoke about the industry she worked in and how deeply she was devoted to charity for orphans and abused women and the list went on,at a point, I really wanted to stop her but I stole the time to plan my escape from this date drama.

Not once, she let me steal the moment for myself. My heart and soul were completely off the edges.They were desperate to retire in the arms of their rightful owner, Sophia.

"Daniel, are you even listening to me?"Emma's voice forcefully dragged me in the current moment where I was constantly glancing over my wrist watch.

"Oh sorry, Emma. I was just thinking about the deal with the Baxters....that's all."I pretend to zone out in my business. I couldn't take the risk of getting caught before I trap the inner rat.

"Daniel...look."She put down the cutlery in her plate and eyed me with her hooded eyes,"We need to work on this marriage if you do not want to emba