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.

didn't bother to, "Noel Salter

swamped, can't come see

clenched her phone tighter, "Then

immediate danger. The royal folks wouldn't dare touch me." Isaac's gaze fell, "Have

in good health," Brittany let out a sigh of relief, knowing he was safe, "And the baby's

good. If it gets naughty once it's out, I'll

baby, you can't hit them!" Brittany protested, her maternal

be so protective, "Alright,

Isaac from across the room, well aware of who was on

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

Tallulah still addressed

to it by now. He took a sip, "You're heading back to Imperial City tomorrow. Take charge of Grandeur Capital and keep me updated." Tallulah had been with Noel for years, and now as his wife, it made sense for her to oversee

"Understood."

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

had girlfriends

UT

women upon his return but he mostly kept his distance

an exception. After they got married and moved in together, their relationship took a new turn. Especially one night after a few drinks, Tallulah showed a side of her Noel had never seen, leading to an unexpected intimacy that solidified

aloof,

Noel,

Yet, in bed,

surprisingly lively, occasionally