Chapter 73

THIRD POV

James' fingers tapped excitedly on the steering wheel.

He felt like one intoxicated, as if the car were floating rather than driving along the streets.

A grin was playing on his lower lip, a rare expression of pure joy.

The memory of Isabella's fiery exchange with Michael replayed vividly in his mind, the way she had shamed Michael without hesitation and in front of him too.

“Do I need your signature to receive visitors?” He repeated and let out a short laugh.

It was as if she had thrown down a gauntlet, making her choice clear to him.

"She still loves me."

James whispered to himself, his voice full of triumph.

"Of course, I always knew she does."

He could barely contain his happiness, already envisioning the moment Isabella would finally accept his proposal to reunite.

James felt his heart swell with confidence, and before he realized it, he was humming and whistling to a jaunty tune that matched his mood.

The car radio played softly in the background, and he