Chapter 87

As soon as she thought of this, a wave of bitterness rose in Maggie's throat. Suddenly, the air in the car felt thick and stuffy

She looked away from her thoughts, intending to roll down the window for some fresh air, but paused just before pressing the button.

In the end, she didn't open the window. Instead, she turned her head slightly and looked out the window.

wasn't sure how much time passed, but soon, the car arrived at Isabella's school. Maggie got out of the car to accompany het inside, while Franklin stayed in the car.

"Dad..." Isabella looked back at him, clearly hoping he would get out of the car with them.

"Dad has something to do," Franklin answered shortly.

"Oh." Isabella's shoulders drooped slightly, and she followed her teacher into the school.

Maggie stood by the car. Despite the lingering awkwardness, she chose not to push the situation further. She turned toward the car and told Franklin, "You go ahead. I'll take a taxi to the company later." Franklin glanced at her briefly and said, "It's on the way."

Maggie hesitated. She didn't want to ride in his car, but she also didn't want to make a big deal of it. Since he didn't seem to care, why should she?

In the end, she said nothing. After watching Isabella enter the school, she turned and got back into the car.

The atmosphere in the car remained tense and silent. Franklin was still looking at his phone, and Maggie didn't feel like breaking the silence. She opened the documents that Johnny had sent her and became absorbed in them. Before she knew it, the car had reached the parking lot of Cole's office building. Maggie didn't even notice until she heard

Franklin's voice. "We're here."

She looked up to see the car stopped in front of the building. The car, a luxurious Bentley, was drawing attention from several people around. Maggie quickly grabbed her bag and rushed to get out of the car. Not wanting to attract unnecessary attention, she murmured, "Thank you." Franklin glanced at her and responded briefly with, "Mm."

the

the company building, trying to shake off the unease lingering from the

arranged for a business lunch with some

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Chapter 87

Franklin. It had just gotten out of his ear. At the same time, Julia also emerged from his car. Johnrly parked the cat and noticed

"Mm." Maggie responded indifferently.

nearby. They seemed to have arrived earlier and were now walking towards Franklin and Julia. "Should we get out of the car?" Johnny asked. "Or should we

out." Maggie said calmly. She didn't feel like she had done anything

and Johnny got out of

saw them,

before turning away. Julia, however, immediately coldened upon seeing her. Maggie's heart sank, sensing the difference in Julia's reaction. In

the arrangement regarding her uncle not staying across from her family's house. Indeed, Franklin had mentioned it to her, and she had agreed. But to Maggie, this wasn't

Julia's

looked

for the first time, couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph. After all, she knew how much Franklin cared about Julia. However, she didn't dare say anything too provocative in front of him. Julia walked over, but instead of

Julia said with a bright smile, clearly trying to maintain a light

replied, "Yes, quite a

I've been so busy lately, I

need to be so polite," Johnny said, his voice tinged with a hint

at Cole after

this as an opportunity to establish a good relationship

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