The Returning Ex

With a gentle smile, John fastened his seat belt. “So, I guess that should ease your mind, shouldn’t it?”

Sophia nodded in response. “Yup. Thank you.”

Still smiling, he said, “Come on! You’re talking to me like I’m your boss. Just be yourself.”

Nevertheless, Sophia didn’t say anything else as they made their way toward the Constance Residence. Since the warehouse was situated in a rather remote area, they happened to pass by the suburb while heading to the city. Therefore, John decided to swing by the Bailey Family’s shadow bank and have a look, but before he arrived at his destination, he saw a car that belonged to the Bailey Family parked right outside the building.

Wait a minute. No one from the Bailey Family really drives this car. Soon, John managed to recall having seen that car back at the Bailey Residence when he was there to call off his engagement with Isabelle. Hmm. They must have probably thought no one recognizes it, and hence are not afraid to show it in public. Well, the car looks a little old, but I can still remember it.

After that, John pulled up by the roadside and shifted his gaze to Sophia. “Wait for me here. I’ll be right back.” Despite feeling surprised, Sophia only nodded in silence, while John took a cap from the backseat and put on a coat before he got out of the car. Then, instead of approaching the vehicle, he stood from afar and set his eyes on the registration plate, returning to his own car a few moments later. It looks like my suspicion is correct. Someone from the Bailey Family has come to the shadow bank.

in his mind, John could only think of Isabelle or Old Mr. Bailey. After all, he knew that Elder Mr. Bailey had to pick between Old Mr. Bailey and Isabelle to take over his business since

so this is likely not her. Therefore, that makes Old Mr. Bailey the only

that Elder Mr. Bailey is running out of options. He

even though he still looked like he was in high spirits

 Nonetheless, when John thought about Dexter, he couldn’t help but feel sorry for him. That poor little boy’s days would likely be tough if

road. When Sophia realized they had left the place far enough, she asked, “What happened? Something wrong

“It looks like it

the Bailey Family, Sophia widened her eyes and asked, “What?

explain the situation to Sophia,