The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

When Old Mr. Bailey hung up the call, Isabelle turned around and returned to her office. With her thoughts all jumbled up, she plunged into her seat and scowled.

Dad didn’t speak much over the phone just now, so I can’t really pinpoint what their secret plan is. But from how they kept the plan from me, I swear they’re up to no good.

After sitting for a while, she rose from the chair, picked up her bag, and left the company. She headed straight to Constance Company instead of buying a gift or sending messages to tell everyone that she had booked another restaurant.

Without going in, she parked her car across the road and gazed at the company’s entrance. Since it was working time, only a few people passed through the door.

A long time later, the person she wanted to meet never appeared. After giving it a thought, she fished out her phone and called John, but he never answered it no matter how long the ringtone sounded. She wasn’t sure whether he was busy or he just didn’t want to pick up her call. Even she was aware that she had been overly pestering him recently. He must be sick of me by now.

In the evening, Logan returned to the clubhouse as he went upstairs while cursing. Earlier, Sophia and Matilda had invited two more servants over to continue playing poker. Although no money was involved, the four of them were deep in the moment.

When Logan stepped into the room with a long face and saw the four joyful poker players, his fury suddenly subsided. Catching a glimpse of him, Sophia inquired, “What’s wrong? Why the long face? It’s hard to believe that someone could make you so angry.”

Logan hummed and took a seat beside her. “It’s no big deal. I just came across some annoying people.”

further, Sophia refocused on the game. After sitting for a while, Logan appeared to be in an uneasy state

should make a certain move. After being asked, he came to his senses, but he didn’t even know what her question was. His expression amused Sophia. “What happened to you? You’re so unlike

rising from the chair. “It’s a little sulky in here. I’ll go

go out to breathe some fresh air. However, she still said with a smile, “Alright, go ahead and have some alone time to ponder on the

the room. With

guard. “You mean my

is wrong with the man who

“There’s indeed something going on with him, but don’t worry. He’ll tell us about

came out of the room and greeted Logan. Normally, he would make a

against the door frame and stared at him. “Come in. I’m sure you have something to

“No, I believe there’s nothing

the room. Facing away from Logan, Matilda

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