Fated Marriage Spoiled by My Ice Billionaire novel Chapter 72

He was dressed in loose, matching black athletic wear—sweatpants and a fitted tank top that showed off his defined arms and shoulders.

He must have just finished warming up, a light sweat glistening on his forehead.

"Isabelle, you made it," he said, his grin revealing a flash of white teeth.

"Am I late?"

"Right on time."

It was then she noticed two familiar faces among the group.

Justin and Ashley.

Justin spotted Isabelle first and gave a friendly wave; she nodded back in acknowledgment.

The four of them made up a doubles match—Isabelle paired with Collin, facing off against two men she hadn't met before.

"You know them?" Collin followed her gaze.

"They're new managers at my company. I didn't realize they moved in the same circles. Wait, how do you know them...?"

"We were in the same graduating class—old acquaintances."

She nodded.

"One of the guys over there is a client of mine, the other is his friend."

Isabelle wasn't particularly interested in either stranger. She offered a polite smile and began her warm-up stretches.

After playing for a while, the group took a break and mingled.

They exchanged brief pleasantries before deciding to switch up the teams.

"Hey, I'm Lucas." A guy with a close-cropped haircut, wearing a loose graphic tee, cargo pants, and—despite the indoor warmth—a pair of sturdy boots.

He reached out to shake Isabelle's hand, subtly wiping his palm on his pants first.

Clearly, Lucas recognized who she was.

But since Damian had mentioned she preferred to keep a low profile, he didn't address her as "Mrs. Cross".

The others, taking drinks of water nearby, watched the interaction.

Isabelle naturally extended her hand, her grip polite and brief. "Isabelle."

"Nice necklace." Lucas pointed casually at the ring pendant hanging from her neck.

Ashley's gaze flickered toward it, and Isabelle quickly tucked the necklace inside her shirt.

"Thanks." Isabelle could tell from his demeanor that he wasn't someone ordinary.

Justin and Ashley teamed up, while Isabelle stayed with Collin. They played the next match, while Lucas and his friend sat out to watch.

Lucas pulled out his phone and sent a quick update to Damian.

"Your girl's here. Plenty of eyes on her." He then added a video.

Damian, who was reviewing documents in his office, saw the notification and opened the video.

There she was, flashing a bright, triumphant smile after scoring a point, full of vibrant energy—and giving a casual high-five to the man beside her.

He could also clearly see the two who had lost on the opposing side.

He frowned, recognizing the man who had walked her back to the hotel in Solvenia.

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