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?”

smile faltered. She was well-known in their social circle.

must have been

is Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,” his assistant

us being close, Ms. Joie. Mind your

pursed her lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel. I just

saw through Joie’s ambitions. Despite her innocent act, her greed

people. Compared to her, he

and hadn’t been

He missed Zella.

lip in frustration. She refused to believe that she was

just put

him with a light smile and

arms naturally, “Come

helping him undo his tie, “What’s wrong?”

her comforting scent, “Nothing. Grace is just being stubborn.”

about to say something when she detected a hint of female fragrance on him.

body tensed slightly, and her grip on his neck tightened slightly, “Were there other people

for several years, understood her concern, “Joie tried to make

to Zella’s waist, lightly caressing it, “Her scent is nauseating. I

and solace in Zella’s presence. It was something other ambitious women