Chapter 138
Ivana stomped her foot hard but had no choice but to do what Jayden said.
She instinctively glanced towards the end of the hallway and relaxed, patting her chest when she saw no one passin
At the design department, Isabella was sitting at her desk and dealing with her tasks when she heard the sound of high heels coming closer.
As the sound rang out, a potent perfume scent permeated the air, causing Isabella to frown, Ivana’s voice then cut in, “There are still issues with the details in your design. Head to the cafe downstairs, Mr. Smith is expecting you.”
Isabella looked up at Ivana, who stood before her with an arrogant and clearly angry attitude. Isabella flatly refused, Tm not going.”
Ivana was irritated
to think of a way to get
She was already frustrated that Jayden wanted to meet Isabella, and she was even more upset trying to Isabella to meet him.
With many people looking their way, Ivana had to swallow her temper. She took a deep breath and continued in a gentler tone, Tll go with you. He won’t do anything to you.”
Isabella stopped what she was doing and looked up at Ivana.
Sarcasm dripped from Isabella’s thoughts. She mused, So, Ivana knows what Lucas wants to do. How amusing.
Isabella’s reaction made Ivana a bit confused. She glared at Isabella and urged, “Why are you staring at me? Come on! Let’s
However, Isabella crossed her arms and leaned back in her office chair.
Isabella was certain that Ivana was definitely up to something, which made her curious.
Isabella mused, “What’s she p
going to do?
Then Isabella nodded and got up, responding. “Alright”
Ivana had prepared a lengthy speech, but Isabella spared her the tirade, which left Ivana feeling frustrated. To make matters worse, habella was about to meet Jayden.
Isabella quickly tidied up her desk before getting up and walking outside.
Perhaps due to it being morning, the elegantly decorated café had few customers.
The moment Isabella walked into the café, she noticed a man sitting composedly in one of the booths.
Though labeled as booths, they were separated only by deliberately aged canvas curtains that concealed the upper body. From the outside, the lower legs of the individuals inside were visible.
Isabella thought, ‘No wonder Ivana said Lucas wouldn’t do anything.
No matter how bold he is, he won’t dare to make a move in an open booth.
Ivana went to order at the counter. Isabella glanced at her briefly before heading straight for the booth.
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As Isabella lifted the booth’s curtain, Ivana’s jealousy was palpable
If Jayden hadn’t insisted, Ivana wouldn’t have let Isabella spend time alone with him.
Ivana was pissed off and cursed Isabella countless times in her heart.
The waitress looked at Ivana respectfully and asked in a gentle tone, “Miss, what would you like to have?
Ivana turned to the waitress, her eyes narrowing in a fierce glare, and she snapped, “Stop rushing me! Can’t you see I’m in the middle of making a choice?”
The waitress immediately fell silent.
When Isabella pushed aside the curtain of the booth and saw Jayden inside, she was momentarily stunned. Her expression darkened, and she said, “It’s you!”
It was astonishing that Ivana, who typically guarded Jayden closely, had actually permitted Isabella to meet him alone with such generosity
Jayden smiled as he looked at Isabella. Then he said gently, “Bella, have you been busy these days? You haven’t replied to my
messages.
Then he stood up and politely pulled out a chair for Isabella
Isabella glanced at Jayden and sat down.
Jayden had been looking for her often lately, which suggested he needed her assistance with something.
Isabella didn’t mince words with Jayden. She looked at him directly and asked. “What do you need me for?”
Isabella wouldn’t believe Ivana had gone to such lengths just to have Jayden keep her company for coffee.
Isabella’s indifference stirred some annoyance in Jayden, but recalling what he needed her to do, Jayden managed to maintain a gentle smile as he looked at Isabella
He sat back down and placed the coffee in front of Isabella. Then he softly said, “We haven’t met for a while. How about having dinner tonight?”
In the past, treating Isabella to dinner could cheer her up..
Jayden thought it would be the same this time too.
However, he was disappointed when Isabella directly refused, “No.”
Isabella was well aware that nothing came without a price, and Jayden’s generosity was probably masking an ulterior motive.
Jayden looked awkward, fixing his gaze on Isabella more intently. Striving to keep his patience, he said, “Bella, my show has just wrapped up filming, so I have time to spend with you. Once embark on a new project, I will be busy again.”
In the past, Isabella often complained that he didn’t spend enough time with her.
Jayden believed that by specifically making time for her, he would make Isabella happy
Isabella frowned at Jayden, feeling a churn of disgust in her chest
With a mocking look, Isabella said, “Do you think I still care about your company?”
Isabella looked Jayden up and down, who seemed a bit embarrassed, and sneered, “You’ve overestimated yourself.”
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Isabella found Jayden’s self–assurance intolerable.
If he kept going on with his shameless talk. Isabella felt she might just throw up.
Jayden’s expression suddenly changed. He glared at Isabella and said, “Bella, why have you become so unreasonable? You weren’t like this before.”
Isabella found his words ridiculous.
She looked at Jayden and said straightforwardly, “Yeah, and did you always look down on the old me? So why should I keep being nice to you? I’m just tired of it all!”
Isabella thought, Does he still think I’m the old Isabella? That version of me is dead and long gone from this world‘
Hearing this, Jayden abruptly stood up, feeling angry as he glared at Isabella. Her attitude really annoyed him, and he said, “Isabella, don’t be ungrateful! Why are you doing this?”
Jayden had already helped Isabella, but it seemed that she didn’t appreciate his kindness at all.
Jayden had thought Isabella had turned over a new leaf, but never expected her to be even more annoying than before, something he just couldn’t understand.
Isabella paused, clutching her cup, a mix of fury and amusement warring within her. She found Jayden’s behavior to be utterly shameless.
He thought she was throwing a fit at him.
This was likely the most amusing situation she had encountered all year.
Isabella thought, “Who does he think he is to make me lose my temper
Jayden composed himself, regarding Isabella with a helpless gaze, and attempted to persuade her, “Bella, let’s not fight about this. Let’s read the scripts together another day and make up, alright?”
As he spoke, he reached out to place a hand on Isabella’s shoulder.
However, the next moment, Isabella swatted away Jayden’s hand
The slap resounded loudly in the silent room, and the back of Jayden’s hand turned red.
Isabella’s gaze turned cold as she thumped the cup in her hand down onto the table.
She finally figured out Jayden’s intentions.
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