CHAPTER 8: Renewed hope

　　Next day, Isabelle woke up early feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day. She quickly got dressed and prepped for school, her mind focused on the day's schedule. As she finished up, Ella, the maid, knocked on her door.

　　"Good morning, miss. Do you need anything?" She asked.

　　Isabelle smiled softly, unsure of what to ask "No, thank you, Ella. I'm all set." She responded.

　　Just then, Isabelle remembered she needed to let John know she was ready. She headed to his room, knocking softly on the door.

　　"Good morning, it's me Isabelle" She altered.

　　"Come in," John called out.

　　Isabelle entered, finding John almost ready. His PA, Mark, walked in, "Sir, are you ready to head to the office?"

　　John nodded, "Not yet, Mark. I need to drive Isabelle to school first."

　　Rachel, who had been spying on the scene from close by, almost got caught again. She quickly ducked into the nearby alcove, holding her breath as Mark walked by, oblivious to her presence.