The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1167

Since their last encounter, Isaac had seemingly vanished off the face of the earth.

Brittany even doubted if he was still in Craneville.

After waiting a few minutes for a response and getting none, she threw caution to the wind, ignoring the possibility her phone could be tapped, and dialed Isaac's number.

It took an eternity for him to pick up.

"Bri?"

Isaac's voice was raspier than usual, as if he hadn't had a good night's sleep in ages.

"Are you okay?" Brittany whispered, lowering her voice even more.

Isaac was far from okay, but he wouldn't admit it. He stood up, stepping away from the crowd into the solitude outside, fishing a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it up before taking a deep drag, "I'm hanging in there." "Did you call because you missed me?"

His tone was nonchalant, shrouded in a cloud of smoke.

Brittany paused, "Did you catch the news?"

"Yeah, I saw it." It had been a long time since Isaac turned to nicotine for solace, but right now, he needed it to stay sharp, "Worried about me?"

"Zakky, are you in trouble?"

Brittany countered.

he couldn't hide the truth, Isaac didn't

swamped, can't come see

clenched her phone tighter, "Then

folks wouldn't dare

in good health," Brittany let out a sigh of relief, knowing

good. If it gets naughty once

that's our baby, you can't hit them!" Brittany

didn't expect her to be so protective,

watched Isaac from across the room, well

side, poured him a glass of water, "Noel, have some

still addressed him

Grandeur Capital and keep me updated." Tallulah had been with Noel for

"Understood."

in her sleek black and white suit, exuded a cool elegance, a stark contrast to her

had had girlfriends

UT

numerous women upon his return but he mostly kept his distance

few drinks, Tallulah showed a side of

remained aloof, even

with Noel,

in

surprisingly lively, occasionally