The Returning Ex

John’s expression remained dark. After Sophia went upstairs, he told his grandmother that he had to go to work. However, after driving his car out of the residence, he did not head for the company. In fact, on his way to his destination, he gave Isabelle a call.

Isabelle was surprised that John was calling her. At that moment, she was seated on the couch in the living room, and her grandfather was just some distance away.

Hearing the phone call, Elder Mr. Bailey turned to Isabelle, who then showed the screen to him and said, “It’s John.”

Upon learning that it was John’s phone call, he nodded in delight and said, “Go on. Talk to him.”

With an embarrassed expression, Isabelle rose from the couch and pointed outside.

Thinking that she was shy to be talking to John over the phone in front of him, her grandfather nodded.

of the house, Isabelle picked up the

Sophia had encountered previously and

two days. My grandpa and my dad would always have discussions behind closed doors. I tried to eavesdrop

for a while, she then continued, “I’ve been trying to look for a chance to talk to my dad. I hope to persuade him to give up those family businesses and turn over a new leaf. John, please understand what I’ve been going through. By then, I hope you’ll forget your grudges with

it for a while, he said, “You can have a talk with them first. It’s best that they could let go of those businesses. But Isabelle, there’s something I need

up the call. Clenching her phone, she turned around to return to the house, but to her

her grandfather did not seem to be as benevolent as before. Staring at her, he said, “You finished

to ask me something. It’s

because we can only rely on you now. However, you should know that you can’t make our family thrive on your own. Do you understand what I