The Returning Ex

Upon hearing that, John chuckled. “I don’t think we have any personal matters to speak of, Miss Bailey.” His remark was courteous, his tone pleasant, but the content was actually very callous.

On the other end, Isabelle was suddenly at a loss for words.

Putting down the document in his hand, John reclined against his chair. In a placid voice, he remarked, “I don’t think there are any personal entanglements between us save work, Miss Bailey.”

Isabelle slowly exhaled. “Have you listened to the voice message I sent yesterday, John?”

After a few seconds, John admitted it. “Yeah, I listened to it.”

He has listened to it, yet he said such a thing. Thus, Isabelle understood his stance on the matter. She then gave a bark of laughter. “You must think me comical, no, John?”

denied it, saying, “Not

If possible, I truly wish that you’d never find out about it.” Her voice lowered to a whisper, she implored, “Just pretend that you know nothing about it. I hope it won’t affect the collaboration between

John went silent. It seemed that he

you from your work any longer. I’ll leave you to it.” After saying that, she

Then, he truly resumed

Isabelle’s expression was stained with a trace of self-deprecation as she put her cell phone down. She’d actually expected such a result. After all, John was very close with Sophia now, so there wouldn’t be much of a reaction even if he knew that she had feelings for him. However, resentment blazed within her, and she just couldn’t help herself. She massaged her temples, her head feeling heavy

grandfather stepping out of the elevator. Her father greeted him at the elevator

Belle, so just go back to your work. You don’t need to entertain me.” Elder

that, he caught sight of Isabelle. Thus, Isabelle naturally couldn’t go to the pantry anymore.