The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Chapter 2174 That’s Because You’ve Never Seen True Gentleness

After all, the capitalists' means were not something common people like them could fathom. They could lift one into the heavens when one was useful to them but also throw one into hell when they were done.

It was all about interests and gains. Furthermore, it wasn't just showbiz but society as a whole; this was the cold, harsh truth of reality.

The house was empty when Cindy arrived home, for Aurora wasn't around.

At that, she sat on the couch for a moment before grabbing some instant noodles in the kitchen.

Now that she was alone, she quickly became demotivated to cook or even eat. Plus, she didn't want to make a hassle either. Instant noodles would do just fine.

Just as the noodles were cooking, her phone buzzed a couple of times. She checked it to find a message from Gary, asking her why she wouldn't join them for lunch. But before Cindy could reply to it, his second message came in.

'I wouldn't have to deal with this pill alone if you joined us.'

A chuckle escaped Cindy as she read the message. In the past, she thought Gary was all sober, but she had come to realize the man actually had a pretty good sense of humor.

sure if Lucy was annoying to others,

way, she couldn't possibly tell Gary the truth. Thus, she just told him she had indeed promised Ian's mother that

at the bowl of instant noodles before her, then chuckled

finally grabbing her phone to check for any updates on Ian's scandal. His management company didn't provide any explanations whatsoever, and

thought it was good that they shrugged it off as well. After all, even the public could tell the tabloids were only

issue came to her mind. Ian was riddled with many similar issues, yet

she was like a

gritted her teeth. Why must they pull such

was time for Cindy to head back to the office

dropping off Lucy when her cab

again, and Lucy

together and made no comments, Lucy turned to Gary and waved. "We'll meet some other time

Gary hummed a response, then gazed

gaze at her was one of great gentleness. He hadn't deliberately done so in front of Lucy; it was just a genuine emotion he wanted to