The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Ronald tucked her in gently, watching over Kari as she drifted into a peaceful slumber before he could bring himself to leave her side.

...

After giving Kari a few days off, Brittany took over the negotiations. The clients were thoroughly impressed with Bri-jeweled Studio and eagerly signed the deal.

Once everything was wrapped up, Brittany called Kari to fill her in on the details.

"So, I heard you and Ronald decided to take a little getaway?" Brittany inquired, a hint of curiosity in her voice.

There was a brief pause before Kari replied, "Brittany, Ronald and I... we're together now."

Brittany had had her suspicions: "Daniel mentioned something about Ronald being quite fond of you. Kari, all I want is for you to be happy."

If it weren't for that fateful incident with the Jarvis family, Nathan would've married Kari a long time ago. But now that she was with Ronald, Brittany couldn't be more supportive.

Glancing at Ronald, who was busy checking their itinerary, Kari felt a wave of affection wash over her. "Brittany, I think I'm really into him."

rodeo with love; she had once loved Nathan deeply. But with Ronald, it felt like a brand new flutter in her heart. "Congratulations, Kari," Brittany said, her happiness

finished with their schedule, he moved closer to Kari, his breath tickling her ear

personal space,

a playful glare, which only encouraged him to wrap his arms around her waist and gently nibble on her

the line, Brittany

on the line. Clearing her throat, she hung up and turned to Ronald with a mix of admonishment and affection. "I was still talking to Brittany,

an innocent expression. "Oh, was I not

that's why you're with me," he added, releasing her but

Kari, Ronald seemed to be playing both sides. Despite his earlier facade of nobility, his current playful banter was precisely what

sighed, not wanting to make Brittany feel awkward with their display of

with anyone new," she explained

expression turned curious.

off guard by his comment, Kari

his head. "Never mind, let's