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.

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

through his entire body, shattering the prideful composure he’d always held

a handsome face, and yet

pang of regret.

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

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called Charles in

Landon

enough to go out for

“I

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

want to talk about it

didn’t push further. As a friend, she had no right to meddle in his life; she just needed to be ready

Grace, who insisted her birthday dinner be a low-key affair and requested no presents, emphasizing that a simple family

she still gathered numerous items she knew Grace would

be understated, but the event was still grand.

a serious illness. Many took the opportunity of the dinner to

show their concern.

Salter Manor was ablaze with lights, bustling with guests and

buoyed by her recovery and the