The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Eltham met Brittany's puzzled gaze with a light chuckle.

In fact, he had already met Brittany a year ago.

Not only that, but he was quite taken with her.

Her background, looks, and abilities were all top-notch, so when the Queen proposed the marriage, he agreed without hesitation.

"Ms. Lynette, I know this is a lot to take in at once. We could get to know each other better."

But Brittany had no interest in getting to know Eltham.

She had hoped Eltham would reject her, but to her disappointment, he was in favor of the marriage.

She picked up her tea and took a sip: "The truth is, I already have someone I like. I hope you can understand and let me go."

"Ms. Lynette, I regret that I didn't come into your life earlier, to be that person you liked," Eltham said, already aware of Brittany's reluctance towards the marriage, which was common knowledge.

"This marriage isn't just about our two families, but also a royal decree. You must understand, Ms. Lynette, not even your father can change this arrangement. How could I convince my mother to change her mind?" Eltham made it clear he wasn't going to cooperate, leaving Brittany feeling hopeless.

The dinner felt as if she was chewing wax.

presented a beautifully crafted velvet box

thanked him but didn't

to leave: "I should be

left, Eltham sat there, his gaze lingering on the

him: "Sir, if Ms.

royal family is a blessing she's earned from

can only dream of, and yet

caressing its patterns: "No matter, if she had accepted too easily, I would have found

he saw Brittany, she was still

filled him with unparalleled joy. "Enough of that talk," Eltham stood up. "Tell my mother I'm very satisfied with this marriage arrangement. The engagement can wait; I want to take some time to truly win over

at her place, Brittany was cornered by Yuri: "How did

quite pleased with the

the royal decree really

"Almost certainly."

had leverage over the Lynette family. At this point, opposing the marriage could endanger the entire Lynette

glorious, making Brittany the guest of honor at almost every banquet. Brittany declined many invitations, focusing solely on

times, but she refused to

Lynette family was leaked, and Yuri was taken to the police station for questioning on the same day. As soon as the news broke, the Lynette family's

contacted Yuri's personal lawyer: "Is it true, what they're