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?”

in their social circle. How could Marcel

must have been

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

being close, Ms. Joie. Mind your words.”

lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel.

Despite her innocent act, her greed

was not interested in such people. Compared to her, he preferred women like Zella,

busy with work and hadn’t been home in several days:

He missed Zella.

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

had just put Nova

with a light smile and

arms naturally, “Come

approached him, helping him undo his tie, “What’s

inhaling her comforting scent, “Nothing. Grace is just being

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

her grip on his neck tightened slightly, “Were

her concern, “Joie tried to make her acquaintance. She’s up to no

fell to Zella’s waist, lightly caressing it, “Her scent is

Zella’s presence. It was something other