After Sophie warned them and left to settle her own work, everyone went off to do their own work.
C was exceptionally busy with his work. He needed to draft the complete plan of training session for tomorrow. He was so busy in drafting out the plans that he did not have time to chat with anyone.
William and Edward went to their companies almost immediately to manage their own affairs. They were very busy for the entire day before they came home at night completely exhausted from the day's work.
On the other hand, Natalie and Giselle stayed indoors and helped Melania prepare a sumptuous breakfast for everyone. They laughed and chatted throughout the day. Sophie was nowhere to be seen, and Ruby went to Scarlett Inc. to complete the important work. Since Sophie would be present during the time they will be training, she needs to complete all the work which Sophie had given her, otherwise she would be in deep trouble.
Max and Jose was already doing their internship, so they continued with their studies. They were under Scarlett Inc.'s topmost manager, who was very strict regarding the matter related to internship. They thought that Sophie must have intentionally put them under his lead. They could only silently wipe their sweat and continue working hard.
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The Atmosphere, at night:
Everyone was gathered around the dining table and happily chatting with each other, while, Melania, Giselle and Natalie were serving them dinner.
"Shall I help you guys?", Ruby asked.
"No need. You better sit beside you boyfriend and have your dinner, otherwise he will grumble throughout the day. We will manage." They joked.
"Oh, okay. But he hasn't come out from his room yet." Ruby blushed and sat back down onto the chair.
"Missing me, my dear?" C smirked. He was dressed in comfy pajamas paired with a pikachu t-shirt. He had his glasses on. His hair was messy, and looked so carefree. The slight smirk on his face made Ruby blush furiously. He was leaning on the rails, his tall frame slightly bent as he teased Ruby.
'How could he say such shameless words in front of everyone?', she thought.
"You should have said that she missed me earlier, my dear." C came down from the second floor and whispered just beside her ear.
The lingering warmth of his breath on her ear, ignited something within her. She could only forcefully put it at the back of her mind. The back of Ruby's ears became completely red, but C did not stop teasing her.
"Ha ha" He laughed out loud seeing Ruby behaving just like an obedient kitty. He was amused to see this side of her. She is generally bold and fierce. This is the first time he saw this side of her. He was very happy within his mind and decided to tease her more often from now.
While they were having their dinner, and happing chatting among them, teasing each other, a few uninvited persons arrived. They threw accusatory glances at everyone. The most outspoken person among them thundered, "Why haven't you invited us when you made such dinner?"
Others nodded along with him.
"Oh, so you are here? Old man, why are you shouting like that? My eardrums are still vibrating." Sophie just came in from the front door when she found Grandpa Tan along with others standing at the door and shouting.
"You still have the nerve to scold me. Why haven't you called me, your favourite Grandpa, to share the meal, girl?"
"Why are you accusing me, Old man? How would I know that they would prepare this amount of food?"
"Huh?"
"Oh Grandmas, here you are. How are you? I have been missing you so much for such a long time. But these Old men did not let me visit you all." Saying this, she immediately hugged the Grandmas. She even pouted to show her displeasure.
All the Grandmas looked at their respective partners and gave them a stern glance while patting Sophie simultaneously.
"Hmph", the old men harrumphed and went inside and sat down at the dining table. Melania, Nat and Giz served them the meal. They glanced at their wives, who were busy doting upon Sophie, shook their heads and started eating.