The Returning Ex

Sighing soundlessly, John retracted his gaze. Isabelle, on the other hand, pursed her lips, swallowing the words she initially wanted to say.

When the Baileys’ car had driven off, William and John headed back to the office. While walking, William said, “See whether there’s room for discussion with Sophia. It’s originally nothing too difficult, but your mother went over and assaulted her, aggravating the entire matter.” I wonder whether Sophia will be averse to this mess after the episode earlier. If so, it won’t be an easy task to ask for her help anymore.

Only when the two of them had entered the elevator did John reply, “I’ll talk to her later. She’s actually quite a reasonable person.”

William murmured an acknowledgment. Subsequently, he ordered in mild exasperation, “Don’t entertain your mother for the time being. Her attitude truly needs to be tempered. We’ve been too indulgent with her all these years that she hasn’t grown at all, her brains regressing from day to day.” John merely stared at the electronic screen in the elevator, watching as the numbers went up. His brows slowly creased, yet he said nothing, seemingly agreeing with William.

Meanwhile, Sophia lay on the bed and slept before she was groggily awakened by Logan’s phone call. She fumbled for her cell phone and glanced at the caller ID. Only when she’d ascertained that it was someone she knew did she answer the call. “Logan.”

Where are you? Why don’t you come

“Nope, I want to sleep

this, Logan smacked his lips. “I just knew that you’d say this. Don’t sleep

“Something interesting? What else could be more interesting than my

countered, “I’m serious. I’m not lying to you. Let me tell

sat up. “Simon

he hurriedly changed his tune. “I mean, your ex-husband, John. Perhaps he wanted to avenge you, so he had someone investigate Simon and Sally Morgan. These two rat b*stards want to secure Morgan Group, so they had under-the-table dealings with the company’s senior management, offering and accepting bribes. Well, you know what I mean. Besides, they even made several personal investments outside in the company’s name. The loss was borne by the company, while the gain went into their pockets. Say, shouldn’t such heinous creatures be