Cooper?" Isabella in

ate her for me," W

l world long ago. How am I supposed to track he

the job done. I promise I'll release you and won

and let out a sigh. Despite the tempting offer, s

lliam, Isabella rubbed her forehea

in this lifetime, William has tasked me with unearthing Lady Amelia," Isabella mutter

hidden. I couldn't find her in my previous lif

. Can I change it this time, or

, she remembered something and grabbed a pen and diary. She began jotting down the details

arch from here, I might ac

s. She booked appointments with some of her mother's old acquaintances

to attend his highly anticipated birthday celebration. She carried with her newfound

members, Isabella found herself unable to shake off her somber mood. Bypassing the merrim

what

after another when she heard a faint

and swaying slightly as she blinked a

from the lively party?" Alex

etizers and cocktails while laughter and music filled the air. Soft lights adorned the trees, casting a warm glow over the dance f

on beneath the moonlit garden canopy

to stand up but faltering with unsteady steps. Just as she was about to lose her balance, Alex's firm grip steadied her, preventing

m and Penelope's arms intertwine as they welcomed guests wi

ed retreating, but Penelope's voice from behin

to halt. She took a few deep breaths before turning around, only to find Pe

.." Isabella g

; you should raise a toast to him," Penelope urged, f

ght to herself, sighing inwardly. Reluctantly, she accepted the glass, but as

sabella raised the glass, Penelope deliberately nudged her, causing Isabella to tumble into the swimming pool. Willi

ast incident, she became guarded an

ut now she knows I've conquered my fright and become proficient at swimming. Would she

sly raised her hand. "Happy Birthday, Alpha William!" she de

e of accomplishment. "The past didn't repeat itself this time. At least I've changed something from my previous life,

a strong arm suddenly yanked Isabella away. She was swiftly pulled off the dance

claimed, attempting to pull her hands free from his grasp. Howe

t of line lately. Why are you

h you? Are you jealous?" She furro

our dreams, don't think

illiam, but to me, he's a friend-the only one left in my life," she

territory, often subjected to bullying and paying a heavy price for be

o you?" William demanded, grow

lla chuckled

ped her shoulder tightly, his face flush

"I've said it before, the moment I confessed my feelings to you, I shattered the boundar

houlder once more and forcefully pushing her towards

He was accustomed to people always respecting him, bowi

when suddenly her head began to spin and her vision blurred.

ased her shoulder and cradled he

managed to utter bef

the edge of the roof, Isabella instinctively reached out and grasped William's collar. In the ch

he swimming pool together with a resounding splas

she came to the stark realization th

per into the pool. Fortunately, William was there beside her, sw

ted, revealing the full moon. Moonlight cascaded down, illuminating Isabella in Wi

ed as he stepped out of the water,

lf, gazing at the semi-conscious figure of Isabella on his