Adam Jones, this man, although he was James Campbell’s junior, every time faced him, James always felt as if he were slightly shorter in comparison. With each encounter, that oppressive feeling intensified.
Melody Baker and Sophie Baker, originally thinking they had the backing of James Campbell to deal with Elly Campbell, never expected Elly to be together with Adam Jones.
Especially since they could distinctly feel that Adam Jones arrived with a barely concealed displeasure.
"What a coincidence, CEO Campbell?"
Adam Jones’s eyebrows moved slightly as he looked toward James Campbell, while the Baker mother and daughter were outright ignored by him.
James Campbell’s expression was awkward, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over to Elly’s face and noticing her disdain, which immediately provoked his anger.
Seeking to recover his dignity from being overshadowed by Adam Jones, he looked to gain ground through Elly, even though he really didn’t have much confidence deep down.
"Adam, you wouldn’t know, but Elly truly broke my heart."
The originally furious James Campbell suddenly adopted a demeanor that suggested disappointment and sorrow toward his offspring, which looked quite ridiculous.
Elly’s gaze held a touch of doubt as she studied James, guessing he was there to avenge the Baker mother and daughter, yet curious about how exactly he intended to do it.
The attitude they showed upon entering the door seemed as if they were trying to draw everyone’s attention, as if being a mistress or associated with one had become a source of pride for them.
Adam Jones moved his eyebrows slightly, but didn’t pick up on what James Campbell said.
Visibly embarrassed, James saw that Adam was silent and then turned his eyes to Elly, saying, "Elly, what do you want Dad to do to make you happy?"
If Elly did not know the kind of man James Campbell was, she might have been deceived by his seemingly earnest concern.
It was surprising to see James Campbell’s acting skills; it would be a shame not to take them to the stage.
"Dad, what are you talking about?"
Upon hearing Elly call him "Dad," James Campbell couldn’t help but shudder.
Unless she was manipulating him, Elly wouldn’t address him that way. He remembered the last time she called him "Dad," and the memory... wasn’t pleasant.
James looked at Elly, whose scorn had vanished, replaced with an innocent look, and he immediately became wary.
Adam Jones also turned his gaze toward her at that moment.
James Campbell stared cautiously at Elly’s innocent face for a while, careful with his words, he said:
"Dad knows you don’t like your Auntie Susan, but your mom and I have already been divorced for over half a year. Why can’t you accept it? Previously, you verbally insulted Auntie Susan. She considered you as acting out like a childish person and didn’t hold it against you, but this time you’ve gone too far. How could you break someone’s fingers with your own hands?"
James Campbell’s tone wasn’t harsh; though he posed a question, it carried a slight tint of grievance.
Looking at Melody Baker, after hearing what James Campbell said, her eyes cooperated by reddening as if she’d indeed faced a tremendous injustice.
She also "perfectly" stepped forward to tug at James Campbell’s arm, her eyes filled with forbearance and sorrow, choking out, "Let’s just go, brother James. I’m alright. Let’s leave."
As she spoke, her eyes grew redder, giving the impression of a poor stepmother who had been long oppressed by an ill-behaved stepdaughter.
"Melody, don’t indulge her too much. This time she broke your fingers, next time who knows if she might outright break your leg."