The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 724

Leda’s face turned ashen, “What’s the old woman’s stubbornness about? The Salter family is under our control now. Why won’t she accept me?”

Marcel’s expression was equally grim, “You shouldn’t have provoked Isaac.”

“I was only trying to protect Nova. It was that brat who laid his hands on Nova.” Leda tried to shift the blame, trying to preserve her image as a loving grandmother.

But Marcel was no fool, “Mom, if you still want to be part of the Salter family, you better not pull these stunts again.”

With a frustrated silence, Leda conceded, “Fine.”

Marcel gestured, and his assistant wheeled him out.

As they exited the Salter Villa, they were greeted by Joie, who had been waiting outside.

Joie had clearly put a lot of effort into her appearance. She was quite attractive and had been well-maintained over the years, looking every bit the part of a high-society debutante.

“Marcel,” she greeted with a demure smile.

Marcel didn’t recognize Joie and raised an eyebrow, “Who might you be?”

She was well-known in their social circle. How could Marcel have not recognized

have

this is Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,” his assistant filled him in.

“I don’t recall us being close, Ms. Joie. Mind your

sorry, Marcel. I just wanted

Joie’s ambitions. Despite her innocent act, her

he preferred women

with work and

He missed Zella.

bit her lip in frustration. She refused to

put Nova to bed.

light smile and asked, “Was the family dinner

arms naturally,

helping him undo his tie, “What’s

embrace, inhaling her comforting

something when she

his neck tightened slightly, “Were there other people tonight?”

“Joie tried to make her acquaintance. She’s up

caressing it, “Her scent is nauseating. I prefer

in Zella’s presence. It was something