Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 427

Chapter 427 Sizing Me Up

Chapter 427 Sizing Me Up

Anthony said. “I was afraid I’d scare you.”

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He also worried they might judge him for his past. But they never pushed him away because of it.

“You did scare us. Years without a word-we thought grass was growing on your grave, Isabelle teased.

Anthony managed a relaxed smile, a rare sight.

ng with the two of them always put him at ease. He felt no pressure.

the two years since his release, he’d thought about reaching out. But they were so Successful. If he stood next to them, people would talk.

They were well-known designers now. He had no background, no striking looks. If he were seen with them, it might damage their reputations.

It wasn’t until Diana contacted him from abroad for help that he realized the whole group was still connected.

Everyone seemed settled now, except him.

“Well, I’m back now,” he said with a smile.

While they were talking, Damian and Lucas walked in, followed by Alaric and Aurora.

Everyone exchanged greetings and took their seats at the table.

“You’re here early

“With Brian

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at Damian. “Finished your work?”

doesn’t have to lift a finger.” Diana complained

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to Isabelle, “I’m not the only one pushing Brian around.”

1 taskmasters…” Diana muttered under her breath.

Soon brought out the food, and conversation flowed naturally.

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Aurora stayed quiet most of the time. Alaric took care of her attentively, chiming in now and

then.

The atmosphere gradually warmed up.

“Lucas, heard you got dumped?” Alaric teased.

The phrase “got dumped” made everyone at the table laugh.

Anthony watched with amused interest. Damian kept serving Isabelle food, smiling but silent.

Lucas picked up his glass and clinked it with Alaric’s. “Just have your gift ready.”

“Ooh…” The group erupted in good-natured teasing.

“Wait, but your waist… does she know?” Alaric asked quietly.

Lucas shot him a look. “My waist is perfectly fine. Thank you.”

“Why didn’t you bring her?” Anthony asked.

“She hasn’t run away yet. That’s good enough,” Diana said with a quiet laugh.

“If she does run, you’re the first person I’m coming after,” Lucas said, looking at Diana.

Diana feigned innocence. “What does that have to do with me?”

“She’s closest to you two right now.” He meant Isabelle and Diana.

“Don’t drag me into this,” Isabelle protested, laughing.

Lucas just smiled.

He hadn’t brought Lynn because she definitely wouldn’t have come. She didn’t know Anthony, and showing up to a gathering like this would be like acknowledging their relationship.

Lynn is still sizing me up.

“Daisy knows her better than we do. You literally took her from Daisy last time.” Isabelle pointed out.

Who’s Daisy? She dared to take someone from you?” Anthony asked, amused.

Til introduce you later. She’s actually having dinner here tonight, too,” Lucas said.

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“Drink your wine,” Alaric said, toasting Lucas again to change the subject.

Damian glanced subtly at Anthony.

His expression was neutral, but the topic seemed to touch a sore spot.

Lucas hadn’t meant any harm, just joking around, but he quickly realized he’d said the wrong thing

“Daisy is our friend, too. I think you’d get along,” Isabelle said.

“Sure. Another time,” Anthony replied.

He was used to such comments, but around his old friends, he still felt a tinge of insecurity.

“Sorry, man,” Lucas said quietly.

“It’s fine. More friends, more paths,” Anthony said with an honest smile.

They could all sense his discomfort.

“Anthony, have you known Isabelle for a long time?” Aurora asked softly.

“Yes. She saved my life.”

Aurora’s heart clenched. She couldn’t help looking at Isabelle.

Her gaze met Isabelle’s from across the table. Aurora offered a smile. Isabelle wasn’t sure what it meant, but nodded back politely.

The dinner lasted two hours. The men seemed to have endless topics to discuss.

The three women, feeling a bit left out, eventually went out for some air.

Diana went to the restroom. Isabelle walked along the covered corridor, watching the fish and walking off her meal.

Aurora came over. “Isabelle.”

“Yes.” Isabelle glanced at her, then returned her gaze to the fish.

She thought that was the end of it, but Aurora continued, “Isabelle. I’m sorry. I was too selfish before.”

Isabelle let out a soft breath and smiled. “Don’t worry about it anymore.”

She knew all about Aurora’s past schemes. But Damian had already deal with it, so shed let

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Aher all Aurora was with Alaric now Isabelle didn’t want to make things awkward for everyone. If they could move forward peacefully that would be the best outcome.

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