Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 324

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They had entered a hotel room, clothes had been removed – whether things had progressed further was a truth known only to the two people involved.

If nothing had happened, Ashley reaching out now was likely about gloating or embroidering the story with fabricated details to make it stick. She’d probably want to see Isabelle furious, watch her charge over in a rage… precisely to fall into whatever trap she

had set.

If something had happened, Ashley wouldn’t be skulking around with cryptic messages–she’d march right into the Cross family estate and openly stake her claim.

Isabel e took a slow sip of her milk, turning the possibilities over in her mind.

Beside her, Susie’s brow furrowed, and she gave her own thigh a light slap.

Oh no… was her secret about to be exposed?

She hurriedly pulled out her phone to call Damian.

After breakfast, Isabelle headed to the studio.

.ately, Linda had been visiting regularly, wearing their custom designs out to various events, which had attracted significant attention to the shop. She also offered plenty of helpful feedback during their sessions.

Collin hadn’t sent any more elaborate lunches or dinners–Susie made sure nutritious meals were delivered daily, effectively :losing that window of opportunity. All he could manage were afternoon tea deliveries during their breaks, and the occasional brief visit when Bruce happened to be absent.

‘This seam here still needs a slight adjustment.”

While Isabelle was focused on a pattern draft, a fair, almost translucent finger pointed to a spot directly in front of her.

She never considered herself someone who particularly noticed hands, but this one was striking.

t was a hand that had clearly never done manual labor–smooth, finely shaped, with no visible calluses. It could have belonged to

a hand model.

Fine blue veins were visible beneath the pale skin, lending it a kind of elegant, almost clinical beauty. On a woman, it might have been described as ethereal.

But this was Collin’s hand.

“Thanks,” Isabelle said, shifting her weight subtly to create a bit more distance between them.

Collin noticed, of course.

“I brought some of those pastries you like from downstairs–care to try one?” he asked.

Isabelle didn’t want to be alone with him in the upstairs loft, wary of giving anyone the wrong impression. “Sure.”

She took off her work apron, set it on a nearby table, and followed Collin out.

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the pressed the elevator call button Isabelle stood quietly beside him, occasionally glancing at her phone.

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This rear building had only had stairs originally, the elevator was a custom addition during Isabelle’s studio renovation. She absolutely despised taking the stairs.

In that brief moment of waiting, she remembered the time last year when Damian had raced up sixteen flights of stairs to reach her.

Hmm, shouldn’t be thinking about him.

Isabelle frowned slightly. Why was he creeping into her thoughts now?

Who even knew what he was doing at this moment.

Lost in her reverie, she stepped into the elevator as the doors opened.

Collin glanced at her from the side–her simple, well–tailored dress accentuated her graceful figure.

She seemed to have softened slightly, her curves more pronounced.

He swallowed and subtly loosened his tie.

sabelle caught the movement. The summer heat was intense; just stepping out of the air–conditioned loft had Collin looking lightly flushed.

‘Linda’s spirits seem much higher lately,” Isabelle remarked, breaking the quiet.

‘Yes, I’ve noticed,” he replied, his voice low and carrying a slight, unfamiliar huskiness.

After a brief pause, Collin added, “It’s thanks to all of you. Her doctor says her overall condition is stable–she just needs to maintain this routine.”

‘Keep coming here to spend time with you,” was the unspoken meaning.

He allowed a faint, appreciative smile.

Just as he finished speaking, the elevator lights flickered, stuttering on and off.

Isabelle instinctively placed one hand over her abdomen, the other bracing against the wall as she pressed back nervously against the elevator panel.

Collin moved swiftly, planting an arm on the wall beside her, creating a protective buffer.

Then, the elevator was plunged into complete darkness.

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“Collin!”

“I’m right here!”

Isabelle didn’t move, but a cold wave of panic surged through her limbs.

An elevator malfunction at this height normally wouldn’t have shaken her, but she was carrying a child now!

This was her first pregnancy–she couldn’t afford for anything to go wrong.

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Chapter 324 A Provorative Text

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“It’s Okay, it’s alright, just stay calm!”

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