The Returning Ex

Sophia, however, didn’t notice John’s subtle action, merely staring at him seriously. “I find it truly strange that he knew me when I rarely go out.”

Schooling his expression, John asked calmly, “You went to his house?”

Sophia nodded and even blurted out the location of Ian’s house outright. “It was a rather huge house. His family must be exceedingly affluent since it’s right in the city center.”

The moment John heard the location, he knew which family it was. Lowering his head, he put away the documents on his desk. “It should be the Morgan Family, then.”

Sophia blinked. “Yes, yes, his first name is Morgan. You’re acquainted with him?”

affirmation. “I once saw the patriarch of the Morgan Family, Old Mr. Morgan, when I was entertaining clients. We’re not acquaintances per se since there are no business dealings between us.” The Morgan Family is in investment, and they seem to be doing rather well, but… He fixed his gaze on her. “From a friend’s perspective, I’d advise you to keep your distance from

grew chagrined and muttered, “You asked me to keep my

once, John’s head snapped up and Sophia swiveled, both staring at him in unison.

reading the news reports on the Internet. I wonder when those reporters will compile my interview earlier

phone vibrated again, and this time it was a message. Picking it up, he took a glance, only to see that the message was from Isabelle. She was also asking about the

media who could help to publish some articles to proclaim his innocence. John stared at it for a long time before replying, saying that it wasn’t necessary and adding a thank you at the end. He had some acquaintances in the media as well, but he disliked coming forward to clarify things.

in from Isabelle who said that she didn’t want to watch him being vilified. This time, John didn’t reply anymore. Putting down his cell phone, he took

had ordered quite a lot, and it was all at the reception desk. As it was now lunch