C29 Chapter 29: The Surprise Gift

Isabelle paced the plush living room of Liam's penthouse, her mind abuzz with a blend of alarm and query. Days had turned into nights since Liam's abrupt departure for a business trip, leaving her in the company of only Penelope, the middle-aged maid whose endless chatter had long since lost its novelty.

"Where could he be?" she muttered to herself, her voice echoing through the opulent space