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.

house, Isabelle picked up the

encountered previously and asked her if anything was

for a moment, Isabelle gave it a thought and said, “Something does feel off for the past two days. My grandpa and my dad would always have discussions behind closed doors. I tried

to give up those family businesses and turn over a new leaf. John, please understand what I’ve been going through. By

talk with them first. It’s best that they could let go of those businesses. But Isabelle, there’s something I need to warn you first. If I find out that your family members were the culprits

period of time, Isabelle hung up the call. Clenching her phone, she turned around to return to the house, but to her surprise, her grandfather

living room, her grandfather did not seem to be as benevolent as before. Staring at

nodded. “He called to ask me something. It’s

grandfather said, “Belle, please don’t disappoint me because we can only rely on you now. However,