Chapter 709

Brittany had no idea that Isaac had shown up and brought Daniel home.

Isaac had followed them discreetly, stopping outside the gated community. He didn’t dare to go in, fearing that he would have disturbed the peace.

He feared even more that Brittany would have rejected him again.

He got out of his car and walked to a nearby convenience store to buy a pack of cigarettes. He rarely smoked, but over the years, he had picked up the habit to numb his senses.

With a flick of his lighter, he lit the cigarette in his hand. He took a deep drag. His eyes were filled with confusion that slowly morphed into a look of regret.

Joie had spent the afternoon with the elderly lady, Grace, who had invited her to join in for dinner.

Joie readily agreed, asking, “Where’s Isaac?”

Not seeing Isaac around made Joie slightly uneasy.

Emily, bringing a cup of coffee, responded, “He’s gone out. He mentioned something about visiting the young master.”

The young master referred to Daniel.

look of disgust briefly flashed across Joie’s face. She found Brittany’s

sigh of relief. “He’s been cooped up at home for a week.

have developed

get involved in that. He made a mistake, and this is the price he has to pay!”

in Imperial City knew that Isaac had been ousted from Grandeur Capital because of Brittany’s and

would have retaliated against Brittany to death. But why was Grace implying that Isaac was the one at fault? Was she siding

story? It was Brittany who harmed (saac. How could you say that

don’t have a

a sip of her soup, lost her

followed her. “Ma’am, you didn’t eat much tonight. Would you like me to prepare

“No need.”

chair on the balcony. “Ma’am, Miss Joie is still here. Should we arrange

Joie alone downstairs like this. The

sighed. “You ask her.”

whether Joie was genuinely busy or merely pretending.

approached her. “Miss Joie, the lady asks if

“Sure.”

but without a chance to even exchange a few words, there

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