The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 842

Grace shook her head, her eyes tired yet resolute.

“Grandma, dinner’s ready,” Noel announced as he pushed open the door. Spotting Manuel

in the room, he rolled his eyes! “What brings you here?”

Manuel, trying to appear endearing, said, “Noel…”

“Don’t call me that.” Noel chuckled dryly. “You bolted faster than a rabbit during the compatibility tests, but once a suitable donor was found, you’re suddenly in the picture. You’re really trying to play me, aren’t you?”

Manuel’s face flushed with embarrassment as his motives were laid bare.

“Just go home, will you?”

Grace, wishing to avoid any squabble, firmly showed him the door.

Without further ado, Manuel left, taking his bruised ego with him.

After he was gone, Noel approached Grace’s bedside. “Grandma, you shouldn’t bother with him. He’s not worthy of being a Salter.”

Cowardly and irresponsible.

His heart belonged only to Leda and her son. Had he ever thought of his own son? Or of Grace, his mother?

is the one who’s

giving Brittany a much-needed breather to return to her

updated her on their project, and just before leaving, she asked, “Brittany,

woods, but she needs rest. If all goes well, she might have the transplant by the

nodded. “That’s good to hear.”

“Does that mean Joie’s back in the

was playing cruel games, but for Grace’s sake, she would tolerate Joie. “For

lips thinned. “Is there a

hurt Brittany again? If something happened once more, could Brittany

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hospital, under constant surveillance. She won’t be able to

some time.”

move

had learned his lesson; he’d hired the most reliable bodyguards to watch Joie

the clock.

equipped with a state-of-the-art GPS

inescapable.

didn’t mention this to

afternoon, so

out of the studio, Kari hailed a cab, only to