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“Absolutely.” Isabella smiled.
Unbeknownst to Isabella, someone was trying to poach her employee that day. Lukas was dedicating long hours to work, staying late into the night. Though exhausted, he felt the effort was worthwhile. Working with Isabella seemed full of promise.
Unexpectedly, Eliza came to see him.
“Eliza?” Lukas was surprised to see her. “What brings you here?”
“I need to talk to you. It was my mistake, Lukas.” Eliza tossed her hair, not really feeling remorseful but appearing quite charming. She believed no man could resist her allure. “I’m sorry. I owe you an apology on behalf of my father too. I hope you’ll consider returning to our company. We can offer you a higher salary.”
“I’m content where I am. I don’t wish to return.” Lukas declined promptly.
“Don’t be so quick to refuse. Do you even know who Isabella is?” Eliza looked at Lukas.
Lukas was indeed clueless about that and replied, “I don’t need to know.”
Eliza laughed disdainfully and said, “She’s just a farmer’s daughter. She’s only a president because of her sugar daddy. What if he tires of her and fires her? Can you still stay there? Come back with me. Remember, I’m the daughter of the Chapman Group’s CEO. My future is limitless!”
Internally, Lukas rolled his eyes. “The Chapman Group is prestigious, indeed. But it’s not for me. I’m sorry.”
Eliza’s frustration grew. “So, you’re really not considering coming back?”
“I’m quite happy here,” Lukas reiterated.
Eliza’s expression darkened further, her irritation mounting. Without Lukas, her workload was overwhelming, and the company was in disarray. Convinced Lukas was playing hard to get, she suppressed her anger and asked earnestly, “What would it take for you to reconsider?”
“I had every intention of staying at your company, but your actions have left me utterly disappointed.” Lukas spoke, his voice chilling with a sharp edge. “I’m not going back now!”
He swept past Eliza in silence, not sparing another word. Taking a deep breath, Eliza glared at his retreating figure, her anger ignited. “Fine! You and Isabella just wait and see!”
The national dance finals were drawing closer, and Eliza knew it was her chance to meet Lynda. It was the perfect opportunity to finally ask why the Patton family had stopped cooperating with them.
Once the issue was settled, the Chapman and Patton families would likely rekindle their partnership, and then the Chapman family would soar to new heights. Everyone in Gemond would be scrambling to earn their favor. A smile tugged at Eliza’s lips as the thought crossed her mind, and she began practicing her dance routine the moment she got home.
One day, Isabella was taking a break at the company when her phone buzzed with a message from Waylon.
“Isabella, my shoot’s done! I heard you’ve been missing me, so I’m on my way over to see you right now!”
Isabella quickly responded, “Great, I’ll be waiting for you at the office!”
Waylon grinned as he read the message. He hurriedly made his way to Natural Beauty.
“Dane has gone too far, keeping you chained to this small company. You’ve even lost weight!” The moment he walked in, he drew Isabella into a warm embrace, his eyes filled with worry as he took in her appearance.
Isabella parted her lips to reply but paused, caught in a moment of hesitation.
“What’s the matter? Are you worried Dane might find out? Don’t be—he won’t. Just tell me, has he been taking good care of you?” Waylon asked, observing her hesitation.
“Waylon…” Before Isabella could respond, a voice cut through from behind him, cold and unmistakable.
Waylon froze, his heart sinking, as he slowly turned to face the source of the chilling voice. There, perched elegantly on the sofa, was Dane, smiling in a way that was anything but reassuring.
Waylon greeted, “Dane.”
“It seems you’ve been talking about me behind my back,” Dane said slowly. His tone was as sharp as a blade against Waylon’s throat.
Waylon forced a nervous laugh, his anxiety barely concealed. “Dane, no way! You know I love you the most…”
Isabella had to stifle a laugh, taken aback by how the two brothers interacted with each other.
Dane snorted. “Don’t let me catch you saying that again.”
“Of course, of course!” Waylon nodded vigorously.
After a brief visit, Dane departed for the headquarters. Waylon sighed in relief and turned back to Isabella. “See what I mean? Dane’s always so intense. He didn’t give you a hard time while I was away, did he?”
“Dane’s been quite nice to me.” Isabella’s eyes sparkled when she saw Waylon. “Waylon, you’re finally back!”
Waylon hadn’t anticipated such a heartfelt welcome, and his heart swelled with both happiness and a hint of guilt.
“I’ll try to work less from now on. I’ll be staying home with you more!”
“Waylon, how about we go to Andrew’s house for dinner tonight?” Isabella asked, her eyes brimming with hopeful anticipation.
“What… What?” Waylon stammered, clearly taken aback. It didn’t take him long to piece everything together.
So, she wanted him home simply to enjoy a delicious meal at Andrew’s house? Waylon nearly choked on his own disbelief.
He’d been so thrilled, thinking she had missed him!
Yet, since it was what Isabella wanted, Waylon couldn’t refuse. That evening, he took her to Andrew’s house.
On the way, Waylon’s phone buzzed.
“Where are you taking Isabella?” Dane’s icy voice demanded from the other end of the line.
“We’re heading to Andrew’s for dinner!” Waylon replied.
“Andrew?” Dane’s voice grew sharper. “You fool, can’t you see Andrew’s got a thing for Isabella?”
Waylon blinked in confusion. “You’re overthinking it. When did Andrew ever show interest in women? He’s just looking out for her because of me.”
Dane fell silent for a moment, his frustration evident. He couldn’t believe Waylon had never noticed!
“Wake up, Waylon! Don’t let Andrew get too close to Isabella!”
Without another word, Dane ended the call, leaving Waylon bewildered. He thought Dane was being overly worried.
Andrew had no interest in women!
Andrew was a high-status figure in Gemond, owning a lavish villa worth hundreds of millions. Just as he had said, the chef in his house was Michelin 3-star caliber. The exquisite dishes on the table were a testament to their skill.
It had been a while since Waylon had seen Andrew, so he chatted eagerly, catching up on old times. Meanwhile, Andrew quietly served food to Isabella, gently advising her to savor every bite.
“Your chef is incredible,” Isabella said with genuine appreciation.
“If you enjoy it, you’re welcome anytime,” Andrew replied with a warm, almost affectionate smile.
Isabella didn’t notice the look on Andrew’s face, but Waylon caught it.
Dane’s warning echoed in his mind. Damn it! Could Dane have been right? Was Andrew really interested in Isabella? He wondered.
The moment Isabella slipped away to the restroom, Waylon leaned in and asked Andrew point-blank, “Do you like Isabella?”
“Yes, I do,” Andrew said.
Waylon expressed his surprise, saying, “Andrew, you’re like a brother to me!”
With his usual casual elegance, Andrew looked at Waylon. “Should I instead hate her?”
This left Waylon slightly taken aback. That did seem to make sense, didn’t it?
“No,” Waylon replied, “do you like my sister because of me, or do you genuinely like her?”
After pausing to think, Andrew admitted, “Because of you.” Without Waylon, how could he have met Isabella?
Feeling a wave of relief, Waylon exclaimed, “I knew we were best friends!” Clearly, Dane had been overthinking things. After all, Andrew was his close friend; it wasn’t likely he harbored romantic feelings for his sister. Andrew’s affection for Isabella stemmed from his connection to him.
Following their meal, they strolled through the back garden. Andrew’s garden boasted a collection of rare plants, and Isabella showed an interest.
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