John was not angered by Sophia’s answer because she was right. He had brought her to the company today with that purpose in mind.

 

Mrs. Constance took two heavy breaths. This time, she did not scream like she used to but faced Old Mrs. Constance instead. “Mom, look at the way she talks to her elders. Who would want a daughter-in-law like her?”

Sophia’s eyes shot up. “Who said I was your daughter-in-law? John and I divorced a long time ago. I’m only keeping up with this act for John’s sake. If you’re not happy with it, I’ll go out right now and tell the world that I’m not in any way related to your Young Master John. What will you do about that?”

Mrs. Constance was rendered speechless.

Old Mrs. Constance turned to look at Sophia and said in a calm voice, “Don’t say things like that so easily next time. It won’t be great if someone overheard.”

Sophia sulked and did not say anything else.

Beside her, John quietly put some food in her bowl. “Alright, eat up. It’s been a busy day.”

They did not have any peace even when they came home for a meal.

 

Mrs. Constance mumbled to herself, “It’s not like I said anything.”

Pursing her lips, Sophia kept her eyes on Mrs. Constance. “Elder Mr. Bailey went to the company today. I think he wanted to sound out me and John. I wonder if Miss Bailey said something to him. People are starting to get suspicious.”

Constance was shocked and so

 

Mrs. Constance looked to John and

said he happened to pass by so he came in to have

never went

any ties in business so going to the Constance Company for no particular reason was

didn’t get around to asking you this, but what did you and Isabelle talk about last

was hesitant. She told Isabelle so many things last time.

looked at her. “Did you tell her

the day you guys went

then said, “What

 

 

that, you told me not to reveal the divorce, so I told Belle that there was a bit of an issue on

That was definitely not all that she said. She probably told her that I threw my pride away and begged John to stay—that

 

chance to, tell her that we never got our divorce certificates. Sophia and I changed our minds at the Civil Affairs Bureau, and I brought her along with me on the business trip. I wanted to use the time that I was away to talk over things between us. You have to make

sounded very similar

way, they could match their

her head. “Okay. You don’t have to worry about this. I’ll tell Belle. She’s very understanding and she won’t go

her eyes

Mrs. Constance stopped being crafty and was

the first one to finish her food again. She put down her chopsticks and right as she grabbed a piece of tissue to wipe her mouth, Old Mrs. Constance said, “Stay

only was Sophia surprised, but both John and

who stuck to customs and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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