Chapter 354


    The Inte was now abuzz with various spections about the Bailey Family’s statement that John


    was gripped by the urge to turn a blind eye to them. Today, even after the Baileys came and discussed


    for a long time, nothing was decided. It’s as though they’re dissatisfied no matter the course of action,


    feeling that everything is A-OK because of the date on my divorce certificate.


    Worse still, Isabelle cried in the meeting room, putting on an aggrieved expression! However, he


    suddenly found the sight of her weeping extremely irritating. It was as though I was seeing Mom bawl.


    While their methods of expression varied, it wasn’t all that different. Both wield tears as a weapon when


    tears are something I detest greatly!


    Unbidden, he thought of Sophia. She never cried. Even when she was bullied so badly by Mom back


    then, she never once shed a single tear. He sat there for a good while until Old Mrs. Constance called


    again before he hurriedly climbed out of the car.


    Both Old Mrs. Constance and William were waiting in the dining room. Upon seeing John, the former


    shed him a smile. “Go and wash your hands before eating.” John actually had no appetite, but he did


    as ordered.


    When he took his seat, Old Mrs. Constance sighed. “Your father has briefed me about the situation at


    thepany. In my opinion, if this matter truly can’t be rified, just let it cool by keeping your distance


    from Isabelle. The public has eyes, so they’ll see the truth.”


    Lifting his head, John nced at William. “Dad, don’t you think that the Baileys’ attitude today and the


    statement they issued arepletely perfunctory?” During the negotiation with the Bailey Family


    earlier, he almost lost his temper and countered Old Mr. Bailey right then and there several times.


    He just couldn’t shake off the nagging feeling that Old Mr. Bailey wanted to shift the focus to himself


    and Isabelle. Such sneaky subterfuge that inadvertently showed truly had his temper ring.


    William nodded. “I naturally saw through them. In fact, I contemted whether to just go all out and


    announce everything today lest the Baileys put on a show, but John, I’ve got to consider you.” ncing


    over at Old Mrs. Constance, he said tactfully, “If you have too many issues, your position in the


    company will definitely be affected and turn shaky. You’llter be targeted, you know? I’m putting up


    with it now because I hope that you’ll be able to gain a foothold in thepany after this matter blows


    over.”


    After a long while, Old Mrs. Constance heaved a sigh. “You don’t need to be so diplomatic in


    mentioning this matter before me. I, too, hope that John will take the lead when your generation steps


    down, so our thoughts are no different. Dn is indeed quite capable, but he’s too gentle and easily


    swayed. Nheless, he’ll be a good choice to assist John in the future.”


    William looked at John. “Naturally, I could see that you were extremely upset today, but we indeed can’t


    go head-to-head with the Baileys now. The public opinion is currently unfavorable to us, so it won’t look


    good for you if the Baileys were to follow suit.”


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    At this, Old Mrs. Constance was incensed again. “That wife of yours is truly too much! I’ve told you


    from the beginning itself not to indulge her too much, but you didn’t listen. Look what huge trouble


    she’d wrought now! William, you know what? This is all your doing. It’s you who dragged John into this


    mess.”


    John leaned back against his chair. “Alright, alright, let’s eat. Mentioning all these things would only


    lead to a headache.” He picked up his knife and fork. There were steak and sd before him, a


    combination he often ate in the past. He usually ate little for dinner, so a steak and sd were


    sufficient.


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