Chapter 69. Betrothed

They got into the back of Venom’s limo together. A guard shut the door after them, and the car started moving smoothly.

For a while, they sat in silence.

Venom took her phone and dialed a number while Isabella watched quietly.

“What the…” She cursed under her breath.

Then Isabella spoke.

“What's the matter, tiger?”

Venom sighed.

“He’s not answering his personal line. There’s an important meeting at the headquarters, but he’s still at his estate? Something’s not right. I just hope he’s not suffering from brain injury complications. He skipped his checkup twice. I’m so damn tired of his stubbornness.”

“My father mentioned that meeting. His second-in-command will be attending too. That was the key detail that told me he’d be in the city—that’s why I came. So, I guess it must be an important one.”

“It is.”

“So… does he always have complications like this? Forgetfulness, I mean. I came back because I was told he’s back and his memory h