Chapter 521

Chapter 521: Mr. Barron Is Whipped Three days later, around nine in the morning, George Lane’s distant cousin, Isabel Dawson, arrived at the Barron estate right on time. Emma Lane was back too, holding Buddy in her arms and wandering around the house. Sarah Knight and Alexander Barron were seated on the couch. Alexander looked downright stern. Isabel smiled and extended her hand toward them. “Good morning, Mr. Barron, Mrs. Barron. I’m Isabel Dawson. You might’ve heard about me from George Lane.” The couple shook her hand briefly, and Alexander spoke up, “We’ve heard a lot. George told us quite a few good things about you—like how you’re calm and collected and get things done fast.” Isabel nodded. “Yes, I’d planned to open a boba shop once my son started middle school. That would’ve given me time to write novels too. But George mentioned you were short-staffed here, and the pay looked good, so I thought I’d save up a bit first to prep for the shop.” Sarah frowned slightly, but before sh