Chapter 10: 010. Younger and Younger Mistress Chapter 10: 010. Younger and Younger Mistress Editor: Henyee Translations She watched as Adam Jones’s face turned inexplicably ugly, a smile creeping onto her lips as her heart swelled with unspoken satisfaction.
Just then, her phone began to ring—an unexpected call flashing on the screen.
Elly’s brows furrowed in distaste, her eyes instantly betraying an unmistakable hint of disgust and rejection.
Her father, who never reached out to her without a specific reason, was undoubtedly calling with news she wouldn’t want to hear.
Answering the phone with a neutral expression, she said, “President Campbell, to what do I owe the pleasure?”
The cool tone and formality of her address left the person on the other end momentarily taken aback. “Elly, you’ve been back in the country for several days now—do you think you might have time to have a meal with me, your dad?”
This request, which would have seemed perfectly normal to anyone else, only sparked a hint of mockery in Elly’s eyes.
Though she had no interest in dining with James Campbell, her curiosity got the better of her, and she agreed to the offer.
“South Garden Hotel.”
Not giving James Campbell the chance to say more, Elly Campbell hung up and turned her gaze to Adam Jones, who still hadn’t left. “President Jones, please excuse me,” she said coldly.
Adam Jones met her guarded gaze, his lips curling into a slight smile. “So, it’s my father-in-law inviting us to dinner. You don’t mind if I come along, do you, wife?”
Despite phrasing it as a question, Adam Jones didn’t wait for a response. He opened the car door and settled comfortably in the passenger seat, making it clear he had no intention of leaving.
Elly’s face turned ashen with anger. “Adam Jones, can you be any more shameless?”
Adam’s response was casual as he lazily let his gaze fall on Elly’s flushed cheeks. “If you keep refusing me, I’ll be happy to show you just how generous I can be.”
Elly was so furious she could barely speak. She glared at him through clenched teeth for a long moment, then, realizing the futility of making a scene in such a public place, she reluctantly opted to compromise.
It had been four years since they last saw each other, and while Adam hadn’t changed in other ways, it was clear his skin had thickened enough to manufacture bulletproof vests for the Ministry of Defense.
Elly started the car, not wanting to waste another word on Adam Jones. She drove straight to the South Garden Hotel.
Seeing that Elly didn’t insist on him getting out, the corners of Adam’s mouth curled into a satisfied smile.
In four years, he had never felt as at ease as he did at that moment.
At South Garden Hotel.
Elly couldn’t understand why James Campbell would formally invite her to such a place, especially considering their strained father-daughter relationship. After four years apart, “estranged” seemed like an understatement.
Adam took it upon himself to park the car, and Elly didn’t mind, especially with the valet service. She tossed him the keys and walked inside without waiting for him.
“Miss Campbell, this way please, President Campbell is already waiting for you.”
The waiter led Elly to a quiet spot near the corner of the restaurant.
Next to James Campbell sat a young woman of similar age, and Elly’s gaze sharpened in curiosity.
Who was she? Surely, she wasn’t another one of James Campbell’s mistresses?
His mistress was getting younger and younger. James Campbell could be considered as an excellent achiever!
Elly’s eyes flashed with undisguised contempt as she walked straight to James Campbell and took a seat.
“President Campbell, get to the point. What do you want?”
Her tone was always cold and unwavering.
James Campbell’s face tightened with discomfort, though there was an undeniable trace of fear in his eyes. Even after four years without seeing her, that fear had not diminished in the slightest.