The Returning Ex

John was surprised. “Are you here to attend a social gathering?”

Isabelle nodded. “Yes. I’ve followed my dad to such gatherings a few times, but I’m still not used to it. The room was filled with the smell of cigarettes. I seized the chance to sneak out when they were a little drunk. This kind of gathering is a torture.”

John smiled and kept the lighter, deciding not to smoke.

Gazing out the window, Isabelle continued, “In fact, I’m a light drinker. I didn’t want to come, but my dad insisted that I should get used to such gatherings.” After saying that, she put on a smile. “You know that my brother is still young, so as the elder sister, I have to pave the path for his future. As my dad’s health has declined, I guess I’m pretty useful at this point.”

She guffawed upon finishing her words as though what she had said was just a joke.

John understood the situation the Bailey Family was in. Isabelle’s younger brother, Dexter Bailey, was still a student. Naturally, the other men from the other branches of the Bailey Family wanted to seize the chance and divide up the company.

Old Mr. Bailey was aged, therefore he had less energy to take care of the company. Hence, he needed a helper at this point, and the only person he could trust was Isabelle. Despite that being the case, it was difficult for Isabelle to transition from a carefree debutante to a businesswoman.

her. Gazing at her, John’s expression

her chest. “I feel unwell after drinking

the window. “You will get used

a little. “Take you as an example. I can see

John put on

private room. Before she left, she said in a helpless manner, “I hope the

that John remained silent, Isabelle

later, John returned to his own private room. A social event like this wouldn’t end without most of the people

into silence. A short while later, when someone came to him with a glass of wine, he put on a smile

refilled it and said to Mr. Mccoy, “Come on, I apologize for

John showed so much respect to him. After a few rounds, he couldn’t take