Chapter 47: Mind Your Tone

"Why? I can't go?" Jonathan replied, a hint of irritation in his voice.

If it weren't for Isabella's insisting, he would have skipped the whole conference.

"Of course, you can come! I'm thrilled that you're going!" Samuel's voice brimmed with excitement.

They exchanged a few more words before hanging up the phone.

Isabella, curious, asked, "Who was that?"

"Just a friend," Jonathan responded casually, then went back to his breakfast.

By 8:30, Isabella drove...