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

“Okay.”

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

absent from

in surprise, not finding

just got back from a trip and wasn’t feeling well. I told

whip up something for her to eat later. You take it back to her,” Grace said, her worry evident upon hearing Brittany wasn’t

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

“Alright.”

and poured

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

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

“Marcel, darling.”

frowned in distaste, “What

had no affection for Joie, only

despise me

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

goods.”

and she bristled, “Think you’re too good for me, Marcel? You’re nothing but a bastard child. If it wasn’t

of his parentage, his

Joie was undaunted.

to fear from a man who couldn’t stand on his

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 the