He said she belonged to him.

Sophia's heart beat faster when she heard that.

Herring glared at Colin and grabbed the folder from his hand, "Colin, you gotta do what you gotta do. I'll take good care of Sophia."

Hadn't they made a deal that he was here to seduce Sophia? Why was Colin so uncooperative?

Sophia grabbed the folder from Herring, acting as though nothing had happened, "Yes, Mr. Li, you have a video meeting with the American partners. It will begin in six minutes."

Sophia looked at the time, and reminded Colin who was by now, livid.

Colin didn't leave. He moved closer to Sophia, who almost automatically swiveled her chair back as he approached.

Undeterred, Colin lifted her chin with his fingers. Then out of the blue, he lowered his head and kissed on her lips.

Sophia was astounded. She widened her eyes when his face got so close to her. Was he... Was he... Was he kissing.... ...her?

The kiss was warm and short. Sophia was left completely stunned.

It pleased Colin to see her reaction. "Herring, it seems you are the buzzkill here."

Herring was speechless. He had no rebuttal. Damn, so that was what Colin truly felt for Sophia?

Oh! No! His dear little Sophia! He looked back and saw Sophia staring at the door even after Colin had left the room. Her face was flushed, and her lips were half parted. It looked like she was swooning.

Jeez! Hadn't he been asked to seduce Colin's wife? It felt like he was here to witness their sweet love!

It was off hours already, but Sophia was still struggling with her work whereas Herring was sleeping on the sofa beside her.

Suddenly a phone call woke him up. Herring groped for the phone in his pocket, and answered it without having a look, "Who is it?"

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