Chapter 206
The food delivery arrived, and Isabella went to retrieve it personally, neatly arranging
everything. Seated across from her, Gordon studied her casually and couldn’t resist
reaching out to pinch her face. “All my favorites. You pay quite a bit of attention to me.”
Isabella slapped his hand away, her beautiful eyes widening slightly. “Stop flattering
yourself. I ordered according to my own taste.”
Gordon feigned surprise. “What a coincidence. Even our taste buds match so well.”
Though speechless, she found him amusing and didn’t mind the topic, so she sat down
to eat together. “Cut it out. It’s impossible between us; otherwise, your mother will be
furious.”
Gordon raised his finger, repeatedly saying “No” and added, “My mother may not have
liked you a few days ago, but she won’t in the future.”
Isabella was puzzled. “She changed her mind?”
Leaning forward a little, he whispered, “You’re now the president of a company; how
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could my mother not like you?
Isabella understood instantly and laughed. “I got this position out of the blue without a
powerful family backing me up. Your mother isn’t stupid.”
Pouting, he wanted to continue the conversation, but Isabella raised her hand, stopping
the topic. “Let’s eat first. No more talk about your mother, okay?”
He had no choice but to pick up his fork. After tasting a few bites, he tried to feed her
again. Just then, she received another phone call. “Who’s so annoying?” Gordon put
down his fork in frustration.
Picking up her phone, Isabella saw it was the same number as before and answered
with some confusion. “Hello?”
“Miss Symons, we have some more information, and it has just been sent to your
email.”
Puzzled, she wondered, Why didn’t he send it all at once? Was it a two-part
investigation? Nevertheless, she didn’t say much while Jordan appeared as if he
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wanted to say something, but he hesitated for several minutes and suddenly hung up,
leaving her in confusion.
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