Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 46

After the fashion show ended, Brian posted a notice in the Fashion Week group chat, asking everyone to submit a review report after returning home.

Isabelle sighed. Great, just when the fun was starting, back to the grind.

They didn't leave immediately. Instead, they gathered nearby, listening to the designer interviews.

"Damian." A honeyed, flirty voice called from behind them.

Isabelle and the others turned to look. Only Damian didn't move his head, just glanced briefly from the corner of his eye before turning his attention back.

It was then that Isabelle got a clear look at the woman. She instinctively gulped.

The woman was incredibly beautiful. She didn't have a sharply pointed face, but rather a charming allure. Her exquisite makeup made her stand out immediately.

Isabelle recognized her. It was the ex-girlfriend she'd seen having dinner with Damian that day at the restaurant!

Wow, this is getting spicy. Running into my husband's ex.

"Mr. Cross, someone's looking for you," Isabelle called out to Damian beside her, clearly not afraid of stirring the pot.

Damian lowered his gaze to look at her, his eyes icy and sharp as daggers fixed on her.

She quickly shut her mouth and averted her gaze to the designer being interviewed upfront. The others tactfully looked away as well.

Brian leaned over and whispered to Isabelle, "Are you trying to get fired by him?"

"That'd be nice, but I doubt I'll get the chance," Isabelle replied with a sly smile.

"You! Be careful. Mr. Cross is definitely going to settle the score with you tonight!" Brian warned.

"He won't," she muttered softly, but her ears perked up, listening intently.

We had a flash marriage with zero emotional connection. This shouldn't be a big deal, right?

Damian finally turned his body slightly to face the woman. "Ashley."

Her name was Ashley Debose.

"Care to join me for dinner tonight?" Ashley's voice was so seductive it could make even other women's knees weak. "The company only sent me. I never thought I'd run into someone familiar here. I'm not that comfortable exploring alone. Could I join you all for dinner? My treat."

"Sure," he agreed without hesitation.

Isabelle was stunned.

Didn't he say it was impossible with his ex? What's this about having dinner and bringing her along?

She suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, making it hard to breathe.

"Then, see you tonight." Ashley's happiness was palpable. The sound of her high-heeled boots clicking away soon followed.

Who told him that? We haven't had many meals together, and I don't recall ever seeing Brussels sprouts.

When they sat down, Damian ordered a plate of Brussels sprout salad.

Isabelle was speechless. Seriously? This is how it's going to be? When a man gets petty, there's no contest.

Ashley sat next to him. Isabelle didn't want to be near him, but Brian deliberately, yet seemingly unintentionally, nudged her into the seat beside Damian.

"I thought you weren't coming this time. You didn't even tell me you were here," Ashley said, turning her body slightly to face Damian.

"Had to come. They are clueless, likely to cause trouble otherwise," Damian said, sweeping his gaze over the others before letting it rest on Isabelle, who was watching Ashley.

Isabelle looked away, just wanting to finish the meal and leave as quickly as possible.

When two titans clash, a minor deity like me is bound to get crushed. I shouldn't have been so stupid as to poke the bear. Now he's pissed.

"Shall we eat?" Ashley suggested, having seen the dishes were mostly served. She raised her glass of red wine. "Let me introduce myself. Damian and I were classmates, and we're good friends. I'm Ashley Debose. You can all call me Ashley."

"Ms. Debose, that's a lovely name!" Harrison was the first to raise his glass. Tiana and Brian followed suit, offering polite pleasantries.

Damian, unhurried, poured the wine from Isabelle's glass into his own. He then rinsed her glass with juice and finally filled it with juice.

Isabelle was terrified by his actions. She pursed her lips, forcing a smile.

"Ms. Debose is a rising star in the fashion world. There's so much we can learn from her. It's an honor to meet you!" Brian chimed in, covering for Damian's actions and defusing the awkwardness.