The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Upon hearing that, John chuckled. “I don’t think we have any personal matters to speak of, Miss Bailey.” His remark was courteous, his tone pleasant, but the content was actually very callous.

On the other end, Isabelle was suddenly at a loss for words.

Putting down the document in his hand, John reclined against his chair. In a placid voice, he remarked, “I don’t think there are any personal entanglements between us save work, Miss Bailey.”

Isabelle slowly exhaled. “Have you listened to the voice message I sent yesterday, John?”

After a few seconds, John admitted it. “Yeah, I listened to it.”

He has listened to it, yet he said such a thing. Thus, Isabelle understood his stance on the matter. She then gave a bark of laughter. “You must think me comical, no, John?”

John denied it, saying, “Not at all.”

Her voice tinged with a hint of exasperation, Isabelle commented, “Sorry about that. It wasn’t deliberate on my part. I imbibed yesterday, so I kind of lost control of myself. If possible, I truly wish that you’d never find out about it.” Her voice lowered to a whisper, she implored, “Just pretend that you know nothing about it. I hope it won’t affect the collaboration between us.”

went silent. It seemed that he truly didn’t have anything to say

I won’t keep you from your work any longer. I’ll leave you to

slowly placed his cell phone on the table. Then, he truly resumed perusing

expression was stained with a trace of self-deprecation as she put her cell phone down. She’d actually expected such a result. After all, John was very close with Sophia now, so there wouldn’t be much of a reaction even if he knew that she had feelings for him. However, resentment blazed within her, and she just couldn’t help herself. She massaged her temples, her head feeling heavy from her

grandfather stepping out of the elevator. Her father

just go back to your work. You don’t need to entertain me.” Elder

he caught sight of Isabelle. Thus, Isabelle naturally couldn’t go to the pantry anymore. She hurried over to

her grandfather scrutinized her for a long while before nodding.

her lips. Knowing that he cared a lot about her love life, she murmured, “I

asking her what they talked about. “Let’s talk in your office.” Isabelle then followed him back to her office.

sake of her preserving dignity in front of others, but when it came to her grandfather, all her pretense collapsed. All at once, tears streamed down her face, and she ducked her head. “This is the first time I’ve ever liked someone this much.

not at all. I

I saw them shopping together with John’s mother even. The three of

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