The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 969

“Alright.”

After Hugh left, Brittany returned to her studio, only to be summoned away by Ysabel for a meeting.

Meanwhile, Hugh settled into the backseat of a sleek black Bentley.

The woman who had just dined with him spoke with deferential poise, “Young Master.”

“Erase all trails. We can’t let anyone trace our whereabouts.”

“There’s been someone snooping around the research institute,” the woman said with a slight frown. “Could it be Ms. Dustin?”

“I’ll persuade her to back off.”

Hugh leaned back against the plush leather seat. “How’s Estelle doing?”

“The Hartman family is being stubborn. She’s living with Mr. Dominic Hartman.”

“Hmph, she’s got nothing but Dominic on her mind. Forget it, let’s go.”

It took Brittany three days to finalize the design draft for Hugh, who was quite pleased

with the outcome.

Once she was sure everything was in order, Brittany handed the blueprints over to the factory.

As the end of the month neared, the buzz around Saskia’s wedding intensified.

was abuzz with activity, the Metzger family

for over half a month, and his wounds had significantly healed. He had completely forgotten about Saskia, his attention now solely on

Metzger’s hopes for her

Ophelia brought her work to the hospital

in bed, his eyes brimming with a plaintive look,

you talk to

silent, her attention unyielding from her documents.

annoyance with him,

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lost something vital. Yet, Ophelia didn’t care for him. If it weren’t for Mrs. Metzger’s wishes, she probably wouldn’t stay

Jonathan’s head drooped

Mrs. Metzger’s request, Ophelia sighed internally and rose

eyes pitiful. “Ophelia, if you don’t want to stay here

his dejected expression, Ophelia felt a surprising twinge of

hand. “Drink this.”

the glass,

him; he didn’t

realized the extent of Jonathan’s infatuation. Before, it was directed at Saskia, now it seemed to be at her.

temples. “I’m not avoiding you. I’m just really busy.”

like me, then?” Jonathan’s gaze was intense.

but she was caught by the idea of their engagement and his hopeful eyes, leaving her at a loss for words.

long pause, she finally said, “Yes, I like you.”

toy, and he reached out, grabbing Ophelia’s sleeve. “Ophelia, then you have to stay with me