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?”

social circle. How could

must have

Joie, the step-granddaughter of

recall us being close, Ms. Joie.

Marcel. I

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

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

work and hadn’t been home in several days:

He missed Zella.

her lip in frustration. She refused

put Nova to

greeted him with a light smile and asked, “Was the family dinner

arms naturally,

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

embrace, inhaling her comforting scent,

tightened, about to say something when she detected a hint of female fragrance

body tensed slightly, and her grip on his neck tightened slightly,

“Joie tried

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

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