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.”

refuse her, he scooped her up and settled her on the couch, fixing her a cup of warm honey lemon tea, “You’ve been running

“Okay.”

juice, leaning

absent

in surprise, not finding Brittany.

wasn’t feeling well. I told her to stay

it back to her,”

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Chapter 849

in frustration, unable to fathom what made Brittany so special to warrant Grace’s concern.

“Alright.”

instructed the help to prepare something and poured Isaac a cup of

dinner was one Leda’s family had practically begged to

by Isaac, now set her sights on Marcel. Seizing the moment

“Marcel, darling.”

frowned in distaste, “What

affection for Joie, only

despise me so?”

in you,” Marcel scoffed. “I have no taste

goods.”

Marcel? You’re nothing but

of his parentage, his gaze turning icy in an

Joie was undaunted.

to fear from a man who couldn’t

favor showing interest. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you,” Joie dropped her facade completely. “What’s so good about Zella? Marry me, and I’ll ensure