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.”

Saskia slipped the necklace into her pocket, a gesture th to others, signified cherishing Jonathan’s gift, no matter the cost.

musing that this must be true

with Jonathan’s fall from grace, quite a few were eager to step in. Saskia kept a cool

a sting of indignity.

Brittany could so easily marry Isaac and inherit

then, Ivy arrived.

with a smile, “Hey, Princess.”

Saskia, offering her present. “Happy Birthday.”

“Thanks,” Saskia replied.

close bond meant the hopeful suitors didn’t dare

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Chapter 949

in front of Brittany, intent on showing her how her dear husband was playing the field. “I need to change my outfit. Would

Brittany and Isaac were playing GO in the living room.

Ivy agreed, unsuspecting.

Saskia’s blood boiling with anticipation. She could almost see the look on Brittany’s face when she’d catch Ivy and

alone was exhilarating, cleansing her of past negativity. So lost in

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

Salter still…”