'No. Not today, Isabelle.' Draven's tone was chilly and distant, and his eyes remained fixed on Jessica's petite face as if he was looking for something. Isabelle refused to give up just yet. She had been trying all her life to get Draven to spend time with her, and she was determined to keep trying. 'How about the day after tomorrow? Isabelle inquired, her voice hopeful. 'I'll have meetings to chair and difficulties to deal with,' Draven said, not even looking up at her. Isabelle's shoulders dropped in despair, yet she couldn't stop herself from trying one more. 'Okay, but what about—'Before she could finish her statement, Draven erupted, his patience plainly fraying. 'Not now, Isabelle,' he replied, his voice cold and piercing. Isabelle fell silent, her heart full of resentment at Jessica. Yes, Isabelle and Draven had grown up together and were close in their own way, but she couldn't deny her jealousy. She'd never had Draven pay her so much attention. And who was Jessica, anywa
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