Next One Is a Babe

The next day, Sophia woke up early in the morning. After freshening up, she even applied light makeup. There were some frozen dumplings in the freezer, so she cooked two servings. Just when she’d finished cooking, John came down.

However, he was talking on the phone as he descended the stairs, and it appeared as though something had happened to his company since his expression was rather grave. Sophia merely took a single glance before she retracted her gaze, not at all worried about Constance Company. All those old and young members of the Constance Family are with the company, so if they can’t manage the situation, then they really ought to retire from office. Anyway, John is probably not having breakfast judging from his predicament now. Saying nothing, she took a bowl of dumplings into the dining room.

John answered the call in the living room, but he merely ordered the person on the other end to handle the matter first while waiting for him to arrive. After hanging up the phone, he whirled around and cast his gaze at the dining room. “I won’t be having breakfast today. I’ve got to leave now.” A few seconds later, Sophia murmured a mild acknowledgment.

John, however, added, “I probably won’t be coming back for lunch either, but I’ll come and pick you up for the banquet tonight.” Sophia stilled, only now remembering that the banquet he mentioned back then was tonight. She then indicated her assent, and he subsequently left.

After having breakfast alone, Sophia straightened up the house for a bit before leaving upon seeing that it was almost time. She headed to the airport since the singer had given her his flight information, and she’d promised to pick him up. As she took the highway, the entire stretch of road was clear, so it was still early when she arrived at the airport. Thus, she went into the arrival hall.

Just when she’d gone in, her cell phone rang with a call from Zack. She hadn’t been taking his calls recently, not quite in the mood to do so since she didn’t know what to say. After all, the Constance Family was about the sum of their common topic, and she truly didn’t feel like bringing up that mess.

After a moment’s contemplation, she declined the call. Usually, Zack understood her meaning when she did this and would stop calling, but it was different this time. In the wake of her rejecting the call, Zack instantly called again, taking her aback. Hey, is this fella trying to challenge me? She ignored it, and his call was automatically disconnected. Immediately after, the third phone call came.

Staring at her cell phone, Sophia frowned. At this time, the singer’s flight hadn’t yet arrived, so she pursed her lips and mulled the matter over. Zack is a sensible person, and he should be at work now. Hence, she finally answered the call. “Miss Gwendolyn, where are you? Come to the company, quick!” Zack exclaimed on the other end as soon as the call was connected, his voice sounding truly panicked.

Sophia startled. “What’s wrong?”

“Didn’t you see what the Internet is all abuzz about? Why didn’t you surf the Internet today when you love keeping up with gossip every day?” Zack lowered his voice, but still, the urgency remained.

Sophia indeed hadn’t seen anything of the sort. Hey, I’m not all that fond of keeping up with gossip, okay? Pulling a face, she asked, “What happened? Hurry up and spit it out. I’ve still got something to do over here.”