The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

"Everything... all of it went to Brittany?"

Such a vast fortune handed over to an outsider, how could they swallow that?

"Where is Brittany?"

"It's none of your business where she is," Noel leaned forward, his hands braced on the desk, his gaze icy. "I'll say it once and only once. Keep your greedy thoughts off my brother's estate."

The relatives turned pale, fear etched on their faces. It took them a minute to realize that Noel wasn't the little boy they remembered.

He had grown up. He was becoming more and more like Isaac-no, even more ruthless!

After the Salters had left, Noel slumped into his chair, burying his face in his hands, remaining motionless for a long time. He didn't want to grow up; he wanted Isaac to be alright.

Daniel left the city a week later.

Noel cleared his schedule, packed Daniel's bags, and drove him to the airport. "Daniel, call me and don't forget me, okay?"

Clutching a batch of Emily's homemade cupcakes in his arms-afraid that Craneville wouldn't have his favorite flavors-Daniel nodded.

"Uncle Noel." His voice wavered, "I'll come back soon, with Mommy."

Isaac's passing. "Take care of your mom. Make

tight, whispering with determination, "Uncle,

heart clenched. "Yes,

he couldn't let the tears fall. Handing Daniel to the

"Don't worry, Mr. Salter."

to Yuri, treated

"Little master, let's go."

"Bye, Uncle Noel."

back three times with every

long after Daniel had gone, until his assistant interrupted, "Mr. Salter, there's a meeting at Grandeur Capital. We

in Craneville.

"Yes, sir."

on board, Daniel reclined his seat and, wrapped in a cozy blanket, fell asleep with his cupcakes in hand.

journey from the Imperial City to Craneville was over

about Daniel's flight and, against hospital advice,

before disembarking, he followed the bodyguards off the plane, feeling groggy and

need

shook his head. "No