NovelEnglishChapter 298 There was a pause. Then Maggie said, calmly and honestly, "Not at all" And she meant it. She really didn't mind. It wasn't about business. And with Isabella in the picture, completely cutting ties with Franklin just wasn't realistic. Madam Wilson heard the quiet certainty in her voice. Maggie had let go. Once a person truly lets go, dining with an ex doesn't feel like a scene-it just feels like... logistics. The call ended.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBack at the office, Maggie turned on her laptop and noticed an email from Kawitt Smith. He was asking if she'd ever been to Country A. Said if she wanted to visit, he could show her around-be her personal guide. Said he'd introduce her to top-tier players in the industry and shared s---- cutting-edge research directions the giants over there were working on. The email sounded like a friendly travel invite. But she knew better. This was a recruitment pitch in disguise.
He was dangling prestige, opportunity, and insider access. She replied politely: no plans to travel abroad in the near future Then she logged out. That evening. After work, Maggie headed to the restaurant Madam Wilson had reserved She arrived to find the old lady already there. The moment she sat down, the door swung open and Isabella cbursting in. "Mommy!" Maggie barely had tto react before she was being hugged by a ---- very excited little girl.
Nanny Sara followed close behind-but Franklin was nowhere in sight. Once they were settled, Madam Wilson handed the menu over. "Maggie, you and Isabella pick the dishes." Then she gave a light scoff. "Called Franklin this morning. Said he was too busy to make it. Hmph. Like we're all dying to see him." Maggie gave a small smile and simply nodded. "Mm." After dinner, Isabella went hwith Maggie.
That night, Maggie received a call from Ryan Gibson, inviting her and Johnny to play golf the next morning. She agreed. However, when she saw the address Ryan sent over, she paused for a moment. It was a golf course owned by the Wilson family.
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