The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

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, I’ve

Knock, knock, knock.

by an urgent rap at the door, and in walked a woman dressed in an exquisite gown. “Dominic, I heard you had a visitor. What are you guys

like this. He stood up abruptly. “Ivy, what brings

glance, Ivy’s eyes locked with Isaac’s, and there was a brief,

he know Dominic?

gaze, Isaac stood up. “Dominic,

you. This is none other than our local royal gem, Princess Ivy,” Dominic said, a hint

this is Isaac Salter, an old buddy of mine.” Noticing the lack of warmth in the introduction,

a charming

acquainted with Dominic, recalled their previous

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

gown, accentuated her slender

shook her hand, but released it

overt enthusiasm. “Zac, why don’t you join

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

excellent place to settle, and if Brittany wished to commute between cities, he was supportive

staircase, Ivy maintained a cool facade, yet her gaze stayed fixed on Isaac. He was every bit the Salter, his every move the epitome of textbook