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.

touched

Knock, knock, knock.

woman dressed in an exquisite gown. “Dominic, I heard you had a visitor. What

He stood up abruptly. “Ivy,

Isaac’s, and there was a brief, palpable pause.

he

up. “Dominic, who might this

me introduce you. This is none other than our local royal gem,

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

charming smile. “Your

acquainted with Dominic, recalled

forward, extending her hand. “Mr. Salter, a pleasure to meet you.”

gloves, paired with her lavish gown, accentuated her slender fingers, drawing the

hand, but released it a

“Zac, why don’t you

agreed. He valued his friendship with Dominic immensely, and attending the dinner would also be an opportunity to network. Moving to Craneville hadn’t crossed his mind previously, but with

seemed like an excellent place to settle, and if Brittany wished to commute between cities, he was

stayed fixed on Isaac. He was every bit the Salter, his every

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