The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 949

Leila doted on Saskia as if she were her own flesh and blood, and even though she was adopted, her birthday bash was nothing short of spectacular. The guest list was a who’s who of Craneville’s elite.

The people who once were thick as thieves with Jonathan now kept their distance. For the first time, Jonathan felt out of place, unworthy!

When Saskia caught sight of him, a flicker of distaste crossed her face, but she quickly masked it and approached with a brisk pace.

“Hey, Jonathan,” she greeted.

Jonathan managed a smile, pulling out his gift with some hesitation. “Sorry, Saskia, times are tough. This is all I could afford.”

Saskia expected something modest. Yet she didn’t anticipate the necklace, a simple piece that cost him a few thousand. Her smile was warm, but her mind was elsewhere, already

planning to have a serious chat with Jonathan soon.

“Jonathan, it’s not the price tag, it’s the thought that counts,” she assured him with her usual understanding.

Jonathan’s guilt deepened. He couldn’t stay long; work was waiting.

“Happy birthday, Saskia. I gotta run.”

her pocket, a

musing that this must be

fall from grace, quite a few were eager to step in. Saskia kept a cool facade, though her sights were set on someone new.

a sting

Brittany could so easily marry Isaac and

then, Ivy arrived.

with a smile,

hugged Saskia, offering her present.

“Thanks,” Saskia replied.

the hopeful suitors didn’t dare offend Ivy and reluctantly

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Ivy in front of Brittany, intent on showing her how her dear husband was playing the field. “I need

Brittany and Isaac were playing GO

Ivy agreed,

crossed the vast garden, Saskia’s blood boiling with anticipation. She could almost see the look on Brittany’s face when she’d

her of past negativity. So lost in her plotting, she

the living room, Saskia raised her voice dramatically. “Bri, are you and

Salter still…”