Daniel had thought that ever since Adrian figured out his own feelings, he had been humble enough in his dealings with Isabel.
He never expected to see an even more humbled version.
“Let me think, it won’t take long…”
Adrian, afraid she would hang up, softened his tone, all his previous arrogance gone.
“Are you talking about… that time when we were first discussing the partnership, when I took you to meet Richard?”
“The time you gave me the fake divorce certificate,” Isabel stated flatly.
He was at a loss for words.
Adrian was, after all, consumed by guilt. “I’m sorry…”
Isabel didn’t want to waste time with him. “Just tell me what you two said when you were alone.”
Adrian didn’t dare provoke her now, but he was also afraid of saying the wrong thing. He had no idea why she was suddenly asking about this.
After a moment of thought, he decided to tell the truth.
“I can’t recall his exact words, but the gist was that unlike some men who didn’t love their wives, he certainly did.”
“But Isabel, men understand men. At the time, I was focused on the partnership, so the real state of his relationship with your friend didn't matter to me. Looking back now, it was most likely an act. I wasn't interested, so I didn't pay much attention or mention it.”
“Did something happen to your friend?”
“Yes,” Isabel said, then hung up.
A sense of dread hit Adrian. He looked at Daniel. “What did I say wrong?”
Daniel couldn’t figure Isabel out either. “She’s probably in a hurry to deal with her friend’s situation,” was all he could say.
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