Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 440

Chapter 440 The Barrier

Chapter 440 The Barrier

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Even though they were squeezed into this rented apartment, iess than 550 square feet, they had everything they needed. Life was looking up.

“I’m feeling good,” Harper smiled, putting away the first aid kit. “Alright, ist’s eat before it gets cold.”

“Okay.” Gary sat on the sofa, picked up the fork already set on the coffee table, and began his dinner.

After his shower, he returned to the bedroom to find Harper sitting on the bed reading a book. In her hand was a slightly wor photograph.

Gary froze for a few seconds, walked over, took the photo, tucked it back into the book, and took the book from her.

“My heart belongs to someone else,” he said flatly. “I told you before. There’s no future for her and me, and now you know. So if it bothers you, you can move out tomorrow.”

Harper stood up and wrapped her arms around him. “I passed by that pub today. I saw everything. Actually, the first time i saw her, I noticed how you looked at her. It was different from how you look at anyone else. I suspected it even then.”

She held him tighter. “It’s normal that you liked her. She’s incredible. Anyone would. Since you’ve let her go, why would I mind?”

Harper just wanted a stable, peaceful life.

“Thank you.” Gary finally returned the embrace, holding her close.

The book was a gift from Isabelle. He never allowed Harper to read it. She knew it held secrets and couldn’t resist looking today. Her suspicions were confirmed.

At first, it hurt. But hearing Gary be so honest made it easier to accept.

Who doesn’t have a past?

Isabelle was probably the one hurdle Gary could never get over.

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Early the next morning, the space beside Isabelle was cold. It was only seven, and Damian was already gone.

She checked her phone–no messages from him.

So she sent one, “Good morning, M. Cross.”

Isabelle waited a few minutes, getting no reply.

She got up, washed up, had a quick breakfast, and headed to the studio.

“Where did your boss go?” Isabelle asked Bruce, who was driving.

Bruce said, “Don’t know.”

James was at home, too. He’d worked until midnight. Damian probably drove himself out early.

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Chapter 440 The Barrier

When tsabelle arrived at the studio, Diana and Daisy were already overseeing the ad installation.

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“Mr. Vale came early this morning. He’s in the coffee lounge,‘ Bonita said, holding a pot of freshly brewed coffee. “He made this.”

Isabelle smiled, “Alright. Go ahead.”

Bonita nodded, took the coffee out to the stone table in the patio, and invited everyone for a break.

Isabelle peeked into the coffee lounge. Anthony was resting in a rocking chair with his eyes closed.

She quietly stepped back.

Then, Lynn called. Isabelle went up to the studio workroom, taking the call while preparing to finish yesterday’s work.

“About Anthony,” Lynn said, “I asked my grandfather to contact an old colleague of bis. He’s abroad now–a renowned specialist. You should talk to Anthony, see what he thinks. My grandfather’s friend is… eccentric. Plis schedule is packed. If he books a slot, he has to take it.”

Isabelle said, “I’ll try. Maybe you could ask Lucas to talk to him, too. Lucas might have better luck than we.”

Lynn was silent for a moment. “Let Damian ask him.”

She really didn’t know how to start a conversation with Lucas.

Lucas had a sharp tongue. Anything he said was bound to annoy her.

He might even think I like Anthony.

Lynn’s thoughts were a tangled mess.

“Alright. Thanks, Lynn,” Isabelle said.

“Don’t mention it,” Lynn smiled.

After hanging up, Isabelle paused her work for a moment.

If she brought this up directly, Anthony would think they were bothered by his scar. That might hurt him more.

How could she convince him to accept the help willingly?

Isabelle pressed her lips together.

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