Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196 Step on It

“Hurts,” Isabelle complained, hitting his arm.

“Serves you right for overthinking,” Damian said through gritted teeth.

“I wasn’t.”

“It’s written all over your face.”

Isabelle let out a soft laugh.

His observation skills are pretty sharp.

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Damian had rushed her out to avoid her seeing any potential confrontation. He knew the slightest thing could make her mind spin.

It was a woman’s nature.

But that same nature added weight to how a woman judged a man’s feelings.

A woman’s intuition was usually right.

And some men only behaved when they were six feet under.

Damian opened the rear car door, nudged her inside, then got in after her.

“Locust Street,” he told James.

The car pulled away from the courtyard.

By the roadside, Brian stood next to Celeste, both waiting for their rides.

Brian pursed his lips, his expression thoughtful.

“How did Mr. Cross end up with her?” Celeste asked, weariness on her face.

“Prayed for it,” Brian said flatly.

Celeste snorted a laugh. She didn’t know about Brian’s connection to Isabelle. “Guess I need to start praying, too.”

Brian said. “Sincerity doesn’t always get an answer. Sometimes God’s just too busy. It really

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“Once, twice, three times… I’ll keep trying. God has to have a free moment eventually, right?” Celeste asked.

Brian gave a smile and checked his watch. “It’s past ten. Time to start dreaming.” O

Celeste shot him a look. Knowing Brian liked to joke, she didn’t press further.

They got into their separate cars and left.

Brian checked his phone.

Diana sent him a message, “The wine’s breathing. Where are you? Been waiting.” Attached was a photo. D

He opened it. In the gleaming wine glass‘ reflection was a curvaceous woman in a black camisole, the view suggestive, her figure alluring.

His eyes darkened. He loosened his tie, swallowed, undid the top button of his shirt, and replied, “On my way. Wait for me.”

“Step on it, please,” Brian said to the driver.

James parked the car on Locust Street. Damian and Isabelle got out, hand in hand.

It was almost eleven in the evening. Seven or eight people were lined up ahead of them.

“When did you figure out I liked this place?” Isabelle asked, looking up at him.

The second night after their first reckless time together, he’d driven her home and bought her dessert.

After that, he often brought her some when he had the chance.

A smile touched Damian’s lips. “I like it, too.”

What Isabelle didn’t know was that back then, Damian would follow her after work.

If he hadn’t been careful, she might have called the cops on him.

Damian thought he was bewitched and earned himself the title of stalker.

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Whenever she was in a particularly good mood, she’d come here for a treat. Her dopamine levels must have spiked.

Isabelle would buy one. Then Damian would buy one after her.

Without her knowing, they were enjoying dessert at the same time.

Damian thought it was romantic, feeling like getting closer to her.

Eventually, he developed a taste for sweets, too.

“Mr. Cross, Mrs. Cross. What a coincidence.” A familiar voice came from the parallel line.

Celeste, looking slightly tipsy, stared at their joined hands.

Damian was taken aback.

What terrible luck. Now this is stalking. Following us all the way here.

Isabelle smiled but didn’t reply.

Damian gave a slight nod, frowning at her presence.

“One hot dessert, please,” Celeste said to the server, then paid with her phone.

Her line moved noticeably faster. The line Damian and Isabelle were in had several large

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After getting her order, Celeste didn’t leave immediately. She said to Isabelle, “Last time Mr. Cross treated the office, it took forever to find this Sweet Dreams Café. The desserts are really good.”

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