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.”

up and settled her on the couch, fixing her a cup of warm honey

“Okay.”

leaning into Isaac’s embrace,

Brittany was notably absent from the

around in surprise, not finding Brittany.

from a trip and wasn’t feeling well. I told her

Emily whip up something for her to eat later. You take it back to her,” Grace said, her worry evident upon

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bit her lip in frustration, unable to

“Alright.”

and poured Isaac a cup of coffee, barely glancing

dinner was one Leda’s family had practically begged to attend; Grace hadn’t

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

“Marcel, darling.”

“What

had no affection for Joie, only disdain.

you despise me so?”

interested in you,” Marcel scoffed. “I have no taste for second-hand

goods.”

“Think you’re too good for me, Marcel? You’re nothing but a

parentage, his

Joie was undaunted.

a man who couldn’t stand on his own

doing you a 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 your place in