Female Novel
Chapter 1119
John apologized upon entering the living room, “Sorry for being late. I had a client who came to me atthe last minute.”
With a wave of his hand, Logan dismissed his concern. “It’s all fine as long as you’re here. Let usbegin, and we can leave as soon as we end this.” Although he didn’t sound malicious, it did make therest of them feel uncomfortable.
Meanwhile, John led the four of them upstairs and into the study. Logan got himself a chair beforesitting with his legs propped up, as if without a care in the world, whereas Lola sat down some distanceaway from him after getting her own chair.
Even without Sophia’s reminder, John could see that Logan and Lola didn’t seem as close as before.Averting his gaze, he wore a smile while thinking to himself, That’s right. Their relationship wouldn’thave progressed if they maintained their previous dynamic. Only through conflicts and arguments thatrelationships are able to develop. Looking at Logan, John said, “You should move closer. Sitting too faraway from each other makes it hard for us to proceed with the discussion.”
Lola gave it some thought before moving closer, whereas Logan followed suit reluctantly after a fewseconds, not unlike a child throwing a tantrum. Watching Logan’s behavior from the sidelines, Sophiastifled a laugh upon realizing he did that precisely because he wanted to get Lola’s attention. Hewanted her to know that he was upset, and would like her to comfort him. Due to hisstraightforwardness, that was all the pettiness he could manage.
As soon as they were all settled, John began explaining the plans for that day. Ernest’s birthdaycelebration would begin in the afternoon, and would seemingly carry on into the night, which would benovelbin
the ideal time to implement their plans. John and Sophia were planning to get to the venue a little laterthan the designated starting time. After that, Sophia would only spend an hour at the venue beforeretreating. With the skies having darkened by that point, it would be easier for Lola to take Sophia’splace without being noticed.
Nodding his head, Logan seemed to be quite invested in the plan although his relationship with Lolawas somewhat strained at that point in time. “I will be attending the event with you guys. Hangingaround Sophia from the beginning will make things look less odd when I am with Lola after she takesSophia’s place.”
John agreed to his suggestion with a nod before turning to ask Lola, “What do you make of thisarrangement, Miss Hunt?”
Lola had nothing else to add, so she agreed to it. Later on, John briefed them on the people and eventsthat they might encounter during that day. Most probably, both Isabelle’s father and grandfather mightprobe them, which Sophia might be able to help fend off when she was still at the venue.
However, John wasn’t sure what other tricks the Baileys might pull after that, so Logan and Lola had toimprovise if that was the case. For instance, if someone were to invite Sophia to an occasion, Lolawould have to think of manners to turn down the invitation.
With a nod, Lola said reassuringly, “Don’t worry, as I have experience dealing with situations like that.”
John had faith in her abilities. In fact, when he first asked Logan if either Jasmine or Lola was able toassist him in the task, he preferred Lola’s help over Jasmine’s. Compared to Jasmine, Lola had more ofan advantage, so she would be of greater help than if Jasmine was involved. It was fortunate that Lolaagreed to help in the end.