Chapter 872

“Hey Daniel, can I come over to your place sometime?”

The cupcakes were delicious, and she craved another bite.

“Absolutely.”

Daniel’s attention was captured as he enthusiastically started to rave about Emily’s baking skills, listing off all sorts of sweets that made the kids drool with anticipation.

Hana quietly slipped away.

Brittany arrived at the Dustin Group offices, wrapped up the morning meeting, and just as she was about to leave, Landon stopped her.

“Ms. Dustin, I heard Charles was in the Imperial City, too?”

“He left a few days ago.” Brittany didn’t expect Landon to ask about Charles. “Something on your mind?”

Landon’s expression was somber. “Back in Craneville, he promised to grab a beer with me, but we never got around to it. I was just looking to find time for that drink.

Brittany didn’t think much of it.

Landon was a top talent she’d recruited at a high price, granting him considerable autonomy. His personal life was not her business to pry into.

“Charles will be back in a few days. You can reach out to him then.”

After Brittany left, Landon pulled out his phone to see a chat window.

already blocked him.

current position through sheer determination. He had

ignite a spark that traveled through his entire body, shattering the prideful composure he’d always held dear.

face, and

felt a pang of regret.

inexplicable sentiment he couldn’t quite grasp. He could handle any challenge with ease, except for

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when Brittany called Charles in the evening, she mentioned

and Landon are close?”

to go out for

laughed in an odd way. “I

preferred the demure type, not someone

to talk about it and changed the subject.

friend, she had no right to meddle in his life; she just needed to be ready to

be a low-key affair and

Grace’s wishes. However, she still gathered numerous items she knew Grace would love,

birthday dinner was supposed to be understated, but the

and Grace had recently recovered from a serious illness.

show their concern.

Salter Manor was ablaze with lights, bustling with guests and

recovery and the joyous occasion, was in exceptional spirits.

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