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

appreciate your ex-girlfriend, nor do I appreciate you maintaining contact with her. Is there a problem with that?”

actions, “All these years, you’ve held her in high regard. But does she truly care for you?

darkened in an

“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.

shoulders. He was exhausted

was due to Brittany. She bit her lip

made his stance clear enough and walked past her into

of anger, Carla scattered the items on her vanity across the room.

guest room, William headed straight

he called Brittany, “Bri, don’t take what Carla said to heart.”

and replied, “I didn’t give it

tomorrow. I have a project I’d

“Okay.”

up, Brittany fell back

had been eyeing it for

would soon be greatly beneficial due to a new government policy. If they could somehow secure it, the Dustin Group would not have to worry about resources for the

from a crisis and needed a big project

The next day.