But remembering Mr. Odie''s instructions, Gattlin managed to hold back his frustration and said to the maid behind him, "Change it!" "Yes, sir."


    The maid left and soon returned with a steak.


    Sophie merely poked at it with her knife and fork before disinterestedlymenting, "Too greasy. Where did you find the chef? How can Mr. Odie surround himself with such inferior cooks and ingredients? Change it."


    Barely containing his anger, Gattlinmanded the maid, "Well? Change it!"Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "Ms. Sophie, this is a prime tuna steak."


    "Tuna is too rich for me. Are you trying to make me sick?"


    "This is French-style baked escargot."


    "I don''t eat bugs."


    "Sautéed mixed vegetables."


    "Too in."


    Finally, the maid presented a searedmb shank before Sophie.


    Sophie raised an eyebrow and said, "Too fatty, and I don''t eatmb."


    Sophie was nitpicking, and this time, Gattlin was not so amodating. "Ms. Sophie, if you''re not going to cooperate, I will have no choice but to report this to Mr. Odie!"


    "Go ahead. At worst, I''ll just go hungry. It''s not like I''ll starve to death. At most, I''ll just recover more slowly. It doesn''t bother me."


    Sophie''s defeatist attitude infuriated Gattlin.


    Sophie had anticipated this. No matter how much she protested, Gattlin wouldn''t dare do anything to her. Mr. Odie usually took his afternoon nap at this time, and no one was allowed to disturb him. Forcing a smile, Gattlin stepped forward and asked, "Then, Ms. Sophie, what would you like to eat?"


    Resting her chin on her hand, Sophie said, "I think... I''ll have the steak after all, with toast on the side. But I want a filet mignon, preferably with foie gras and plum sauce. And make it a thick cut. Bring me two pounds."


    "Two pounds..."


    Gattlin was stunned. Who ordered two pounds of steak after being ill?


    "What? I''ve told you what I want. Why aren''t you moving?"


    Gattlin wanted to explode but couldn''t bring himself to confront Sophie. Once Mr. Odie woke up, he wouldin! Soon, Gattlin left in a huff, taking the others with him.


    Polly couldn''t help but step forward and say, "Ms. Sophie, doing this will definitely make Gattlinin to Mr. Odie." "That''s exactly what I want."


    All day, Odie had shown no intention of seeing her. She needed to findza way to get a phone so she could safely inform Colby of her situation. The only person who could give her a phone was Odie.


    In the evening, Gattlin indeed came looking for Sophie. "Sophie, Mr. Odie is inviting you to dine with him in the front hall."


    Gattlin wore a smug expression as if he had already foreseen Sophie''s downfall.


    Sophie rose leisurely, giving Gattlin a mocking nce. She had already


    outsmarted him, and yet he


    he had the upper handt


    Gattlin was truly a fool to have stayed by Mr. Odie''s side for so long.


    Soon, Gattlin led Sophie to Mr. Odie, announcing, "Mr. Odie, she is here."


    Sophie took in the table full ofvish food, all items she had rejected at noon.


    Sophie sat down calmly across from Mr. Odie and said, "Mr. Odie, since when did you start enjoying leftovers?"