The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 849

Charles’replied almost instantly, “Yes.”

Brittany’s heart skipped a beat.

“What about the kids? What happened to them in the end?”

She faintly remembered that on that ship years ago, most of them were under twelve, with the youngest still in swaddling clothes.

Charles didn’t answer directly but said instead, “The institute was reported for conducting live experiments.”

The implication was clear- none of the outcomes were good.

Brittany felt her knees weaken. “Can you look someone up for me? Joie.”

She and Isaac had escaped that ship, but Joie hadn’t. How did she survive what was basically hell on earth in that institute?

“Sure.”

After hanging up, Brittany gazed into the mirror, her reflection ghostly pale. She patted her cheeks gently, trying to bring some color back to her face.

Stepping out of the restroom, she met Isaac’s concerned gaze.

“You look awful. Are you feeling unwell?”

Brittany shook her head.

Isaac, not reassured, suggested they head to the hospital, but she stopped him. “No need for a hospital. I just need some rest.”

couch, fixing her a cup of warm

“Okay.”

sipped the lemon juice, leaning into Isaac’s embrace,

absent from the

around in surprise, not finding Brittany.

feeling well. I told her to stay home and

it back to her,”

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Chapter 849

sidelines, Leda bit her lip in frustration, unable to fathom what made Brittany

“Alright.”

the help to prepare something and poured

had practically begged

sights on Marcel. Seizing the moment he stepped away to

“Marcel, darling.”

“What do you want?”

had no affection for Joie, only disdain.

you despise

scoffed. “I have

goods.”

sore spot, and she bristled, “Think you’re too good for me, Marcel? You’re nothing but a bastard child. If it wasn’t for Manuel’s favoritism, you wouldn’t even be part

detested any mention of his parentage, his gaze turning icy in an

Joie was undaunted.

man who couldn’t stand on his own

hand that feeds you,” Joie dropped her facade completely. “What’s so good about Zella? Marry me, and I’ll ensure your place