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.”

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

end, Isabelle laughed. “Alright, then. I won’t keep you from your work any longer. I’ll leave you to it.” After

his cell phone on the table. Then, he truly resumed perusing documents as before, not affected

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 excessive

The moment she exited her office, she spotted her grandfather stepping out of the elevator. Her father greeted him at the elevator doors, his

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

Thus, Isabelle naturally couldn’t go to the

her grandfather scrutinized her for a

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

Mr. Bailey merely nodded without asking her what they talked about. “Let’s talk in your office.” Isabelle then followed him back to

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. Why is it

No, not at all. I think there’s still hope for

don’t think so. Grandpa, you might not know this, but Sophia and John are now very close. I saw them shopping together with John’s mother even. The three of them were chatting and laughing together. Plus, Sophia

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