Chapter 253 - Void the agreement (2) (2/2)

Jeff leaned toward JoAnna. ”Who is Vivian?”

”Sarah's close friend at University...” she responded in quiet voice.

”I see...”, Jeff mumbled to himself. He understood that this 'close friend' worked with Philip who is target of their little mission. That means that Sarah was betrayed Vivian.

Shortly after, Sarah came out and told them details about her talk with Isabella.

Isabella was relieved to find out that there is a way out without her getting married to Jeff, or someone else. She is reluctant to think that she can handle managing a company, but if she has help and guidance, she feels more confident. She promised to give her best, and Sarah said that she will send her a list of courses to take and books to read. Jeff will work on compiling this list for Isabella.

JoAnna got a task to talk to Sophia about mentoring Isabella. JoAnna was not very comfortable with talking about Isabella, but accepted it since she wants to take part in getting Jeff out of the mess, he found himself in.

They agreed to have a video conference tomorrow evening with Sophia and Felix included and to discuss these additions to the plan.

After that, JoAnna went with Jeff to the hospital. X-ray confirmed that there is no fracture to his arm.

From hospital, they headed to have dinner. JoAnna was impressed that he managed to book a private VIP room at an exclusive restaurant with a great view.

During dinner Jeff and JoAnna didn't talk much. They mostly gazed into each other's eyes while holding hands and exchanging gentle kisses, forgetting about the food in front of them.

After dinner, they went to his apartment.

...

Sarah was not at ease knowing that JoAnna left with Jeff.

”Let them be... they are adults, you know?”, Aiden reminded her.

”I just can't get used to the idea of...” Sarah frowned. ”JoAnna and Jeff. He is so... stiff. What does she see in him? What do you think they are doing now?”

Aiden laughed. He concluded that Sarah didn't notice how smitten Jeff is with JoAnna… but she will see it. Soon. ”You are silly sometimes... I'm sure they are not doing anything we will not do.” His tone of voice implied that there is a hidden meaning behind his words.

Sarah looked at him with eyes open wide in shock.

”I meant they are probably having dinner. Did you think of something else?” Aiden teased her, and then changed his tone to serious. ”You did well today, I was proud to see that you didn't give him any serious injuries. Do you want to go and practice again after dinner?”

”Thank you for the praise. Yes, let's go and practice again tonight.” Sarah's eyes lit up.