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.

at her, John’s expression changed. Sometimes, he thought there were

on her chest. “I feel unwell after drinking

tucked in his pockets, John gazed out the window. “You will get used to it. Sometimes,

words as she understood it wasn’t a good topic to bring up, so she changed it a little. “Take you as an example. I can see that you don’t like to attend such social gatherings either, but you’re trying to

John put

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

silent, Isabelle

later, John returned to his own private room. A social event like this

came to him with a glass of wine, he put on a smile and picked up his glass. “Alright,

down the wine, he directly refilled it and said to Mr.

John showed so much respect to him. After a few rounds,