Chapter 12: 012. Sophie Baker Is the Love Child Chapter 12: 012. Sophie Baker Is the Love Child Editor: Henyee Translations As the realization dawned on him, a sinister thought quietly formed in James Campbell’s mind.
Elly Campbell had never expected that Adam Jones would know James Campbell’s illegitimate daughter.
She… is Sophie Baker?
Is she the one Adam Jones has been unable to let go of all this time?
The love child James Campbell had outside… is actually the woman in Adam Jones’s heart?
Elly Campbell looked at Adam Jones, never feeling as ridiculous as she did at this moment, nor had she ever found him as detestable as she did now.
He and James Campbell—one had humiliated her, and the other had humiliated her mother.
Elly Campbell couldn’t shake the feeling that she had truly become the punchline of a cruel joke.
Three years—she had fought for three long years, only to be overshadowed by a love child?
The sarcasm in her eyes and the raw resentment, something he had never seen from her before, pierced Adam Jones’s heart, making it feel as though it had been stabbed with a blunt object—uncomfortably sharp.
Even during the three years of their marriage, no matter how he neglected her or ridiculed her, she had never once looked at him with such bitterness.
But now, the emotion in Elly Campbell’s eyes was something Adam Jones found foreign and repulsive.
He gave her a fleeting, almost imperceptible glance, feeling his heart grow colder, though he said nothing in response.
“Adam, come, come, come, have a seat,” James Campbell said with exaggerated enthusiasm, his tone clearly aimed at Adam Jones. He continued, his words carrying an underlying intent as his gaze drifted to Elly Campbell’s unreadable face. It was obvious that the message was meant for her ears, a deliberate jab at her.
“Yes, Sophie saved my… sister.”
Adam Jones’s gaze quietly shifted away from Elly Campbell’s face, his response cool and indifferent. Yet there was an underlying tone of explanation in his words, and his eyes once again flicked toward Elly, as if seeking some sort of understanding.
At the sight of her sudden scoff, the coldness deepened in her eyes, a silent storm brewing within her.
Meanwhile, Sophie Baker, seated next to Adam Jones, subtly moved closer to him, her proximity almost imperceptible. In a moment hidden from the others, she allowed herself a small, smug smile, sensing her own quiet victory.
When her father brought her to meet Elly Campbell, Sophie had considered asking Adam Jones to join them. But she knew that without a compelling reason, she wouldn’t be able to sway him. For the sake of her long-term plan, she decided against it.
However, she hadn’t expected Adam Jones to show up with Elly Campbell. Sophie knew just how much Elly still cared for him.
In terms of status, position, and family background, Sophie knew she was at a disadvantage compared to Elly Campbell. However, with Adam Jones on her side, she felt an undeniable advantage over Elly, especially now, standing in front of her.
And indeed, Elly’s reaction was just as she had hoped.
“Adam, Dad said he was bringing me to meet my sister, and I was so happy. I wanted to share the good news with you right away. I never thought you’d arrive so coincidentally.”
Her eyes sparkled, the dark orbs radiating innocence and brilliance, much like a naïve young girl eagerly anticipating acknowledgment from her family.
Every word she spoke subtly hinted at her close relationship with Adam Jones, weaving the connection into the conversation effortlessly.
Adam Jones remained composed, neither displaying warmth toward Sophie Baker nor directly confronting her overtures.
His gaze involuntarily shifted toward Elly Campbell, who had now masked the resentment she had previously shown, returning to her indifferent composure.
He noticed how she looked at Sophie Baker—her smile was faint, but the disdain and mockery in her eyes were unmistakable.
“Miss Sophie Baker, did I not make myself clear earlier? My mother only had me, and I’m not in the habit of randomly accepting relatives.”