Returning with Triple Treasures: My CEO Husband Is Obsessed novel Chapter 220

Chapter 220 An Awkward call

Chapter 220 An Awkward Call

Jacob could tell his boss was struggling to swallow his pride “You know what they say fra tim awkward, second time’s natural Wouldn’t it be good for Mrs. Moore to get used to chatting wit

Xavier shot Jacob a look before quietly picking up his phone.

After a long pause, he finally made the call.

Isabella didn’t answer right away. Xavier was growing impatient, and he’d already glared at Jacob a cou of times when the line finally connected.

“Xavier?”

She sounded surprised to hear from him. She was in the middle of a gaming session with Skyler-tackling a level Xavier had left unfinished, of all things.

“Uh, yeah,” Xavier replied shortly, then suddenly found himself at a loss for words.

Isabella was confused. “What’s going on? Do you need something?”

He instinctively glanced toward Jacob, who immediately pointed toward the sandwich on the desk.

“Nothing.” Xavier hesitated briefly. “Have you eaten yet?”

Isabella almost laughed. “Did you call just to ask me that?”

“Yes.” His voice was low. Then, realizing how that sounded, he added, “I mean-no, that’s not why.”

Isabella found him odd. “So which is it? If that’s not it, then what?”

“What I meant was…

Xavier was growing frustrated with his own awkwardness. A hint of annoyance seeped into his tone.

Jacob was desperately miming suggestions, but Xavier looked away, refusing to follow his lead.

If you have eaten… what did

you

have?”

Isabella stayed silent for a moment.

Before she could make sense of the conversation, Skyler nudged her foot impatiently.

She quickly refocused on the game, but even with their well-practiced teamwork, they ended up losing.

“Oh, come on!”

A sigh from Isabella traveled clearly through the phone, right into Xavier’s ear.

His brow furrowed. “Isabella-what are you doing?”

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Chapter 220 An Awkward Call

Oh-” She set down her controller. “I was playing a game with Jason, Just tell me what you

Xavier’s expression turned stormy.

Hadn’t he made himself clear?

Jacob had caught bits of the conversation from where he stood.

This wasn’t good. Had he accidentally made things worse again?

She didn’t seem to pick up on it at all…

Mrs. Moore really doesn’t seem bothered about Mr. Moore.

“Isabella, do you not even want to talk to me?”

Xavier’s breathing grew heavier, his voice cold enough to send a chill through the line.

Isabella pulled the phone slightly away from her ear, almost feeling the frost in his tone.

“Xavier, are you feeling okay? If you want to start something, at least have a real reason.”

Isabella had had enough of his shifting moods. She hung up right after saying her piece,

When Jacob heard the dial tone, his heart nearly dropped.

He regretted ever worrying about Xavier’s well-being.

A few minutes later, Jacob hurried out of the CEO’s office. Amelia noticed him and asked with concern, “Jacob, is everything alright?”

She’d heard some noise earlier-it sounded like Xavier was upset.

It’s nothing.” Jacob offered a tired smile. As he turned to leave, he spotted two lunch containers on Amelia’s desk.

Hey, Amelia-were those for Mr. Moore?”

Amelia smiled lightly. “Well, I noticed Mr. Moore often keeps his lunches simple…”

Do you know why Mr. Moore prefers simple lunches?” Jacob cut in before she could finish.

Because Mrs. Moore used to prepare them for him.”

Amelia’s smile wavered for a second.

But she quickly brightened again. “Thanks for letting me know, Jacob.”

Mrs. Moore is very capable and thoughtful. It never crossed my mind that Mr. Moore likes to save time Juring lunch. I’ll definitely keep that in mind.”

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Chapter 220 An Awkward Call

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