The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 167

Brittany wasn't dumb. She can clearly sense the malicious intent behind that statement.

A flicker of movement crossed Isaac's brow. He, too, could feel Derek's apparent hostility towards her.

"Yeah."

Brittany didn't try to hide it; she looked at Derek and said, "It's my college friend, William. He knew that my grandma was sick, came to visit, and even offered to do a bone marrow match."

Her relationship with William was crystal clear, nothing inappropriate to keep under wraps, so she had no reason to feel guilty.

Derek was momentarily stunned; he hadn't expected Brittany to be so forthright.

She actually admitted to having contact with another guy!

Brittany turned her gaze to Isaac, her eyes shining brightly. "I never intended to hide it from you. It’s just that Mr. Derek blurted it out sooner than I expected."

Isaac gently held her hand, his tone warm, "I know."

Derek watched them, feeling that his words had not made Brittany uncomfortable but instead seemed to have irked Isaac slightly.

"Sorry, I saw Ms. Dustin stepping aside to take a phone call, and I misunderstood."

Derek took a sip from his coffee cup, his face apologetic.

Brittany didn't want to accept his apology but couldn't make it too obvious with Isaac present.

She picked up her coffee cup and smiled at Derek, indicating forgiveness.

Derek said very little throughout dinner, spending most of his time observing Brittany.

She ate slowly, occasionally whispering to Isaac. She was not as rude as the information suggested, but nothing was particularly noteworthy.

After dinner, Isaac went to pay the bill.

Brittany and Derek waited by the door. When Isaac returned from paying, he said, "Let's go."

"You guys go ahead; I’ve got a date."

Derek wasn't lying; he actually had arranged to meet Wesley.

Isaac left with Brittany, and after they were gone, Derek hailed a cab and headed straight to the bar.

The bar was buzzing. Derek made his way smoothly to the private booth. He pushed open the door.

With a woman in his arms, Wesley greeted Derek, "You're here!"