The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 679

Brittany stiffened for a moment, then quickly sidestepped Isaac and strode back to her room.

At the Dillion family’s new house.

Carla emerged from the bathroom only to be startled by the sight of William standing in their bedroom. Her surprise quickly turned into delight as she expressed her happiness, “William, you’re home.”

In all their time being married, William seldom came home.

She’d always wanted to spend more time with him, to cultivate their relationship, but she never got the chance.

William sidestepped her approach; he’d just returned from a social event and the smell of liquor clung to him. His brows furrowed, “I heard you met with Brittany this afternoon?”

Carla froze, “Did my sister-in-law tattle on me?”

Hadn’t Brittany promised to sever all ties with William?

Why would she say one thing and do the opposite?

“Why did you say those things?” William’s brow knitted tighter.

Carla had crossed a line.

were married, but Carla knew better than anyone how that marriage came about.

I’m your wife. I don’t appreciate your ex-girlfriend, nor do I appreciate you maintaining contact with

saw no real issue with her actions, “All these years, you’ve held her in high

expression darkened in an instant, cutting her off.

with impatience, “Carla, our marriage was never fair to begin with. I won’t develop feelings for you, nor can ! offer you anything beyond the title of my wife. During our marriage, I won’t disrespect

largely fallen on his shoulders. He was exhausted and had no energy to deal

unwillingness to work on their marriage was due to Brittany. She bit her lip

stance clear enough and walked past her into

a sudden fit of anger, Carla scattered the

room, William headed straight for the

don’t take what Carla said

propped herself up and replied, “I didn’t

a project I’d like to discuss with you.”

“Okay.”

hanging up, Brittany fell

had been eyeing it

new government policy. If they

from a crisis and needed a big project to boost their morale, and more importantly, to prove her capabilities.

The next day.