Chapter 119

The crowd made way, and only then did they see Nolan being pushed in by bodyguards.

Nolan was sitting in a wheelchair, dressed in a dark gray suit with a blanket over his legs, his posture straight as he accepted everyone's gaze.

Someone shouted, "Oh my God, isn't that Mr. Nolan Brown? Why is he here?"

"Mr. Nolan Brown? Isn't he the one who was groomed as the heir of the Brown Family, took over the Brown Group a few years ago, but then suddenly resigned and went abroad for further studies?"

"That's him! I heard back then that his capabilities were so strong that Mr. Aiden Brown always had a good reputation because of him. The Brown Group's current standing in the southern part of Valoria owes half its success to him."

While everyone was talking, Isabella had already walked over.

Her eyes instinctively looked over, and her heart started beating uncontrollably.

Nolan was really back, and he still looked the same.

His features were exquisite and deep, perfectly sculpted as if by the heavens, but his brows and eyes were gentle, making people feel that his gaze was naturally tender.

He and Michael had very similar features, but their temperaments were completely different.

Michael's eyes were filled with sharpness, especially with the oppressive aura of a person in power that he had developed over the years, making it hard for people to look directly at him.

But Nolan was more like a gentleman with a calm demeanor and excellent manners.

Seeing someone walking step by step towards her, Isabella's lips curved into a smile, and she lifted her skirt and ran towards him. "Nolan, am I seeing things? You're really back?"

Nolan looked at her with a doting smile. "I was teasing you on the phone. How could I not come back for your birthday? I was supposed to be on last night's flight, but something came up and delayed me. Isabella, don't be mad at me."

"How could I be? I'm just happy you could come," Isabella said with a smile, but her eyes fell on the wheelchair under Nolan, feeling a bit puzzled, but now they were surrounded by guests. It was obviously not the right time to ask about it.

Isabella was about to push the wheelchair when a tall, beautiful woman walked over from behind and took over the wheelchair, saying softly, "Let me do it."

She hadn't noticed that there was such a person beside Nolan just now and was momentarily stunned.

She was about to take a closer look at who this person was when Nolan's words pulled her thoughts back. "Isabella, let me see, is your dress beautiful today?"

Isabella smiled at his words, walked in front of Nolan, and even spun around.

Her long hair fluttered in the wind, and the dress he had custom-made for her perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.

Especially with that smile on Isabella's face, she was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off her.

A dark light flashed in Nolan's eyes as he carefully looked at Isabella, whom he hadn't seen in three years, and after a long time, he slowly spoke. "My taste was right; this dress suits you perfectly."

As soon as he said this, the onlookers gasped.

The high-end dress that had stunned everyone upon Isabella's appearance was actually from Nolan.

No matter how they looked at it, they felt that the relationship between these two was a bit unusual.

The guests' eyes couldn't help but fall on Michael, after all, who was Isabella's husband.

At this moment, Michael was staring at the two not far away with a gloomy face.

Isabella, who wanted to divorce him, and Nolan, who hadn't returned to the country in three years. In front of so many people, they didn't care about him at all.

Not only did Nolan give Isabella a dress, but he also called her first name in front of everyone.

At this moment, Michael wished he could go up and tear off the eye-catching dress from Isabella.

But he couldn't be impulsive. Today was Isabella's birthday party, and as the heiress of the Wilson Group, the Wilson Family had put on a grand display.

Not only did Daniel personally attend, but several sons of the Wilson Family, who rarely made appearances, had also flown back from abroad. It showed how much they valued Isabella.

Even if he wanted to pull Isabella away from Nolan, he had to hold back and not make a move.

Fortunately, it was already noon, and Isabella was called away by Daniel's assistant.

She sat next to Daniel, accepting everyone's blessings and gifts.

The first to step forward was Atticus, who was dressed in a dark suit today, holding a well-packaged gift box, which he solemnly placed in her hands.

"I watched you grow up, but I haven't fulfilled my responsibility to protect you over the years. But now it's different. I've decided to stay. From now on, as long as you call, I'll be there immediately. Anyone who dares to bully you will regret it for life." Atticus deliberately gave a warning in front of everyone.

Although he didn't mention Michael, every word was directed at him.

Isabella couldn't help but feel touched.

Atticus was protecting her, but it couldn't be known by outsiders, especially Daniel.

In such a happy moment, she couldn't cry, so she forced a smile and said, "Uncle Atticus, if you say that, people might misunderstand how arrogant the Wilson Family is. No one dares to bully me in Evergreen City, so don't worry."

"That's the best!" Atticus snorted coldly, his eyes glancing at Michael.

Atticus' eyes, which had seen many life-and-death situations, made Michael's back feel cold.

And it wasn't just Atticus; Isabella's other uncles also looked at him unintentionally, their eyes full of meaning.

Only Daniel's gaze was on Isabella, looking at her lovingly. "Isabella, open it and see what Atticus gave you."

"Okay." Isabella opened the gift box with anticipation, and inside was a property certificate and a new key.

She instinctively looked at it, seeing clearly the words  "Whispering Pines Estates", which was the most luxurious wealthy area in Evergreen City, built by the sea, with only a dozen properties, each far apart but with unique scenery.

It was a highly sought-after place. But it was also very expensive, having skyrocketed in price within two years of development.

It was said that the security facilities inside were excellent, with a one-button alarm system providing the highest sense of security for residents.

Isabella was stunned. "Uncle Atticus, you're giving me a villa in Whispering Pines Estates? That's too valuable; I can't accept it!"

Not to mention the high value of the property, the key point was that Atticus had just returned to the country and hadn't even found a place for himself, yet he bought her the best and most expensive property. She really couldn't accept that.

Atticus smiled. "Just take it. The money is of no use to me, so I bought this house for you."

Daniel chimed in, "Yes. Atticus has no use for money; you should help him with it."

Everyone laughed, and Isabella no longer refused and accepted it.

She knew Atticus was worried she wouldn't have a place to stay after the divorce, so he had arranged a house for her in advance.