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

his current position through sheer determination. He had always stayed within the lines, until that moment in Craneville

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

face, and yet fundamentally, a

felt a pang of

quite grasp. He could handle any

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in

and Landon are

enough to go out for

way. “I respect talent, and he’s got plenty.”

unlikely. Charles preferred the demure type, not someone like Landon,

about it and changed the subject.

to meddle in his life;

her birthday dinner be a low-key affair and requested

still gathered numerous items she knew Grace would love, including

be understated, but the event was still grand.

a serious

show their concern.

with lights,

and the joyous occasion,

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