Chapter 209

Dominic remembered Nathaniel mentioning Victoria and Alexander would attend. He rose abruptly. "Alright, message me when your grandfather finishes."

"Sure."

Dominic and Simon exited together.

They barely stepped out when Julian and Oliver arrived.

The Kensingtons immediately swarmed to greet them.

Julian shook Reginald's hand firmly. Oliver scanned the room. "Where are Alexander and Victoria? Haven't they—"

His words died as his gaze landed on Isabella. Damn!

She was here too.

Unaware, Julian followed Oliver's stare and spotted Isabella. His expression darkened instantly.

At that moment, Nathaniel was approaching Isabella and Margaret.

Julian turned back to Oliver and Reginald. "I'll go say hello." He walked away without waiting for a response.

"Mr. Graves. Ms. Sinclair." Hearing his voice, Nathaniel and Isabella turned simultaneously.

Nathaniel nodded. "Ah, Mr. Montgomery."

Margaret, recalling Edward and Thomas' earlier comments, studied Julian intently.

Noticing the closeness between Isabella and Margaret, Julian quickly deduced her identity. "You must be Mrs. Sinclair. A pleasure."

"Hello, Mr. Montgomery." Margaret smiled politely.

The Kensingtons had assumed Julian was greeting some VIP. Seeing him approach Nathaniel was expected—but Isabella and Margaret?

Diana's eyes narrowed as she tugged Oliver's sleeve. "Mr. Westbrook, look—"

Oliver explained smoothly, "Julian has a major collaboration with Nathaniel currently. Isabella holds considerable sway at VisionTech."

He omitted how Nathaniel nearly terminated their deal over Isabella. For business, Julian had to bury personal grudges temporarily.

Erin and Diana nodded understandingly. Everyone knew VisionTech's influence.

After all, the Kensingtons had also...

Failed spectacularly.

To partner with VisionTech. Thanks to Isabella, they...

This explained their simmering resentment.

Penelope whispered to Diana, "I never expected Mr. Graves to dote on... her."

Seeing Nathaniel's obvious favoritism, she bristled with jealousy.

Diana remained composed. "Patience. Nothing's confirmed between them yet."

Once Alexander divorced her, Isabella would be a single mother. Would the Graves family ever accept such a woman?

Her good fortune wouldn't last.

Just then, Genevieve arrived. She'd initially skipped the exhibition—art bored her.

But hearing Julian would attend, she'd dressed meticulously and come.

After greeting her family and Oliver, she turned—and froze.

There he stood, mere feet away.