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?”

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

must have

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

uninterested, “I don’t recall us being close,

sorry, Marcel. I just

her innocent act, her greed was apparent.

interested in such people. Compared to her, he preferred women like Zella, who were devoted to him

work and hadn’t been

He missed Zella.

her lip in frustration. She refused to believe that she was inferior

just put Nova to bed.

return, she greeted him with a light smile and asked, “Was the

his arms naturally,

undo his tie, “What’s

comforting scent, “Nothing. Grace is just

when she detected a hint of female

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

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

Zella’s waist, lightly caressing it, “Her

found comfort and solace in Zella’s presence. It was something other