Chapter 142 The New Guy Is Her Junior

The sudden question caught Isabella off guard. Theodore didn't beat around the bush and cut straight through the unspoken tension between them. She let out a long breath and said, "We're long over. Whatever Alexander is thinking now has nothing to do with me. I'm his aunt-in-law, even if it's just in name. He needs to accept that." "Good," Theodore said. "I'll make that clear to him." … Alexander had been hospitalized twice in a row, and whispers were already circulating in the company about whether he was seriously ill. After fielding a few veiled inquiries, Isabella deliberately avoided the lunch-hour rush to grab a meal. But as the elevator descended one floor, someone stepped in. It was a young, handsome guy. He was likely a new employee. Isabella would've remembered someone this good-looking otherwise. She couldn't help stealing a couple of glances. To her surprise, the guy stared at her too. His face lit up with growing excitement, as if he had spotted an old friend. "Isab