Chapter 163

That night, Izaak tossed and turned through a sleepless night. He drove back to his apartment at daybreak, only to find it deserted. He sat on the bed, tenderly caressing the mattress Gabriella had slept on. His mouth curved into a sour smile. He never thought a day would come for him to need such a gesture to comfort his yearning. Secretary Yuzon's birthday was celebrated over the weekend in his villa, his own residence. The low-key celebration was only open to a select few. The complete guest list consisted of distinguished and famous people in Acienda. Dressed up in a hand-made modest-looking but expensive black suit, Izaak walked into the venue with the pop princess, Este Brown, who was in a white evening dress, elegant and dignified. "Zak, I've heard Secretary Yuzon is known for being steely-faced and overly upright. Isn't he going too far?" Este initiated a conversation. Izaak wasn’t enthusiastic about the conversation. He dully said, “I have a different opinion about him.” He le