It’s unclear whether he didn’t hear the implication in her words, or if he simply chose to ignore them.
His tone was the same as always when he spoke:
"The hardships you’ve endured these past several months, I will compensate you for. Whatever you want, just tell me."
Although Sophie Baker felt disappointed that Adam Jones showed no reaction, she was nevertheless pleased to hear his words.
But before she could speak up, the ding of the elevator connecting to the CEO’s office sounded, and the doors opened.
Elly Campbell emerged from the elevator as calm as ever, tying her long hair into a ponytail with the band in her hand and walking towards the desk, her gaze casually sweeping over the faces of Adam Jones and Sophie Baker.
Sophie Baker, probably intimidated by previous encounters with Elly Campbell, felt a sense of dread upon seeing her.
But then she remembered that Elly was now a woman deeply despised by Adam, devoid of his backing. Why should she still fear Elly, that wretched woman?
With this thought, Sophie calmed down a bit, yet she refrained from displaying an arrogant demeanor.
Elly Campbell pulled over the genuine leather swivel chair from in front of Adam Jones’s desk and sat down, raising her eyes to look at the man in front of her with a dark expression, and scoffed:
"You’re quite something, Adam Jones. How long has it been since you couldn’t resist getting involved with another woman?"
Adam Jones’s face darkened as he looked at her coldly, saying nothing.
It was Sophie Baker who couldn’t hold back and stood up from the sofa, saying:
"Sister, how can you talk like that? Adam and I have done nothing wrong. We were just talking in the office, how can you accuse Adam right off the bat?"
Elly Campbell glanced disdainfully at her face, as if looking at an insignificant ant.
"When I’m speaking, what right does a bastard like you have to interject? Your mother hasn’t even become his lawful wife yet. Oh, but even if she does, it can’t change the fact that you’re a bastard."
Sophie Baker realized she could never win a verbal fight with that woman.
But in the past, Elly Campbell had Adam Jones’s support behind her. What does she have now?
Now, it was Sophie Baker who should be supported by Adam Jones.
"Also, you just called me ’sister,’ does that mean you’ve succeeded in becoming President Jones’s concubine?"
Sophie Baker expected Elly Campbell to taunt her for being a bastard unable to acknowledge her as a sister, but she did not expect Elly to accuse her of being Adam Jones’s concubine!
Yes, any woman who was involved with Adam Jones might not mind being a concubine or a kept woman.
But why should Sophie Baker settle for being a concubine?
Concubines in ancient times were equivalent to slaves and could be traded at will by the lawful wife. Now, it was Elly Campbell who should be the concubine.
Really, did she think Adam would still support her? Pah!
Sophie Baker was furious but didn’t want to stoop to arguing with Elly Campbell. She wanted to enjoy the satisfaction that Elly once got when Adam Jones protected her.
Watching the man she loved fiercely defend Elly Campbell broke her heart. Now, she wanted Elly to feel that same pain.
She glared at Elly Campbell, the frustration of wanting to lash out but unable to, making her eyes redden as if Elly had made her cry.
She had hoped that Adam Jones would stand up for her at this moment, but after waiting for what felt like ages, he had not uttered a word to chide Elly Campbell.
Turning her head to look at Adam Jones, she saw him just staring coldly at Elly Campbell, silent.
Agitated and angry, Sophie couldn’t help but speak up:
"Adam, are you just going to let her slander us ?"