The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart (Brittany and Isaac) novel Chapter 1284

By the end of the night, Ronald and Derek had escorted Kari and Hannah away, adhering to the quaint tradition of Imperial City that forbade soon-to-be-wed couples from seeing each other on the eve of their wedding.

"Brittany, let us drop you off," Kari offered, concern lacing her voice.

Brittany declined with a smile. "No need, I've got a friend coming."

At this hour? Who could possibly...

Not far off, a figure stood under an oak, his presence gentle and inviting, reminiscent of the first rays of spring sunshine - warm and devoid of any harshness. Kari sensed Brittany had things to settle with William Dillion.

"We'll head off then," they said, leaving the two alone.

As they parted ways, William approached Brittany. Their encounters had been rare since their separation, and this time, it was Brittany who had reached out to him.

"Meeting me like this, does Zac have any objections?" William broke the silence with an awkward attempt at humor.

Brittany knew the years hadn't been kind to William. Forced into a marriage he never wanted, and then, despite taking the reins of the Tanner family and the facade of success, a shadow of despondency lingered around him.

"William, I'm sorry," she finally said, owing him an apology for the past.

William shook his head and took a sip from his beer, dismissing the weight of the past. "I've forgotten all about that," he lied, trying to bury the memories of what could have been between them.