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.

warmth touched

Knock, knock, knock.

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

hadn’t expected Ivy to barge in like this. He stood up abruptly. “Ivy,

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

did he

gaze, Isaac stood up. “Dominic, who might this be?”

local royal gem, Princess Ivy,” Dominic said, a hint of

lack of warmth in the introduction, Dominic quickly added, “We

charming

aback that Isaac was acquainted

and swiftly moved forward, extending her hand. “Mr.

with her lavish gown, accentuated

released it a moment

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

would also be an opportunity to network. Moving to Craneville hadn’t crossed his mind previously, but with Brittany’s changed status, he

to settle, and if Brittany wished to commute between cities, he was supportive of that.

facade, yet her gaze stayed fixed on Isaac. He was every bit the

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