Chapter 921

Ivy made her way up the stairs, her footsteps echoing softly in the quiet of the grand house.

Holden remained where he was, his expression unreadable, betraying nothing of his thoughts.

In the study, Dominic motioned for Isaac to take a seat. “Man, it’s been years since we last caught up. How come you didn’t give me a heads-up before swinging by Craneville?”

“Just needed a change of scenery,” Isaac replied casually.

“How’s everyone else doing?”

“Pretty good, actually. Derek’s about to tie the knot, and Wesley Tueley’s been hitched for a while now. His little girl’s not so little anymore.

Despite the years apart, the bond between Isaac and Dominic hadn’t faded in the slightest. Dominic let out a wistful sigh. “After graduation, my family asked me to come back. I always meant to visit Imperial City again, but just never found the time.”

Politics ran in Dominic’s family for three generations. Following in their footsteps, he’d taken up the mantle, and his influence in Craneville was nothing short of impressive.

“So, when’s your big day, Zac?” Dominic asked, nudging the topic towards matrimony.

a soft warmth touched Isaac’s eyes. “Well,

Knock, knock, knock.

interrupted by an urgent rap at the door, and in walked a woman dressed in an exquisite

He stood up abruptly.

locked with Isaac’s,

did he know

up. “Dominic, who might

you. This is none other than our local royal gem, Princess Ivy,”

Salter, an old buddy of mine.” Noticing the lack of warmth in the introduction, Dominic quickly added,

a charming

acquainted with

forward, extending her hand.

with her lavish gown, accentuated her slender fingers, drawing the eye.

shook her hand, but released it a moment

to Ivy’s overt enthusiasm. “Zac, why don’t you join us for dinner

Dominic immensely, and attending the dinner would also be an opportunity to network. Moving to Craneville hadn’t crossed his mind

settle, and if Brittany wished to commute

her gaze stayed fixed on

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