Next One Is a Babe novel Chapter 801

With the glass of water in her hands, Sophia said, “I have a smaller appetite now. If I drink any water now, I won’t be able to eat anything later. So, I’d better not drink it now. Anyway, I accept your apology, therefore you don’t have to mention it again in the future.”

Isabelle shot a look at her glass of water and replied, “If you say so.”

Matilda gazed at the glass and thought, The glass of water was already there when we arrived, thus it must be Isabelle who had prepared it. So, Sophia’s concern wasn’t unfounded. She then raised her gaze to examine Isabelle, who didn’t appear to be flustered or guilty.

Isabelle stared back at her with confidence. A moment later, she turned to John and talked about their recent business cooperation.

Most of the time, John listened to her without uttering a word, while making occasional grunts. It was apparent to the others that John wasn’t interested in discussing work on this occasion.

As though she wasn’t aware of it, Isabelle went on to talk about the stocks she would be buying from Constance Company and even went over the details.

Bored by the conversation, Sophia rested her arms on the table and turned to Matilda. “On our way here, I saw you staring at a new message without replying to the person. What’s wrong? Was it Master William?”

Freezing on the spot, Matilda turned to her and said in a lowered voice, “Can we talk about it when no other people are around?”

Batting her eyes, Sophia chuckled. “Who are you wary of here?”

Although she was speaking in a suppressed voice, there were the four of them who were seated around a small table. Unless Matilda and Sophia were whispering in each other’s ears, the others would hear them.

Indeed, after Isabelle finished talking, she heard what Sophia said. Upon picking up a glass of water and taking a sip, Matilda continued, “I’m not wary of anyone, but this matter should only be discussed in private.”

Although there was nothing wrong with what Matilda had said, Isabelle still felt irked. Lifting her glass to shield her face from the others, a sense of resentment flashed across her expression.

When the dishes were served, they had to stop talking. While Sophia remained silent, Matilda reminded her to take in a balanced diet. In a motherly manner, she talked about what food Sophia should eat more and what food the latter should refrain from having.

In fact, Matilda treated Isabelle in the same way before. Although Matilda could be annoying at times, she was really good to Isabelle.

Gazing at them, Isabelle smiled bitterly, for what was supposed to be hers had now gone to Sophia. I believe Sophia is born to be my archnemesis.

Isabelle drew a deep breath and put down her glass. From the corner of her eye, she could see John and Sophia smirking at each other. With a content expression, Matilda looked smilingly at them.

They look just like a family. I seem to be the extra one here, Isabelle thought. She had wanted to save them from her father’s plot, but now she decided she wouldn’t do it. At this moment, her concern seemed laughable.

After she fell silent, the other three people seemed to be more relaxed. The generational gap between Matilda and Sophia seemed to have vanished, as they interacted like close friends. Being protective of Sophia, Matilda would sometimes diss her son.

All of a sudden, Sophia reflexively grabbed the glass of water and picked it up. Seeing that, Isabelle said, “This glass of water has probably turned lukewarm. Let’s get another glass of water.”