The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

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.

had already blocked him.

attended the best university, and climbed his way to his current position through sheer determination. He had always stayed within the lines, until that moment in Craneville when he inexplicably found himself stealing a second

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

handsome face, and yet fundamentally, a

pang

he couldn’t quite grasp. He could handle any challenge

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Chapter 872

in the

and Landon are close?”

enough to go

way. “I respect talent, and he’s got

but also thought it unlikely. Charles preferred the demure type,

didn’t want to talk about it and changed

push further. As a friend, she had no right to meddle

up, Brittany received a call from Grace, who insisted her birthday dinner be a low-key affair

However, she still gathered numerous items she knew Grace

be understated, but the event

and Grace had recently recovered from a serious illness. Many took the opportunity of the dinner to

show their concern.

Manor was ablaze with lights, bustling with guests and relatives.

and the joyous