The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

"No way."

Eltham's reply was firm. "I've told you countless times, I really like you, Brittany. Seriously. Whether you're on board or not, you're the only one I want as my wife."

Brittany couldn't fathom what Eltham saw in her. "What do you like about me, exactly?"

She changed? Could she really?

Eltham, misunderstanding her, thought she wanted a heart-to-heart.

He chuckled softly, "The first time I saw you, you were like a fairy, reigniting my long-lost sense of freedom. Then, as I got to know you better, you surpassed my expectations-more talented, more exceptional. You're worth all my affection." Brittany was choked up.

Truth be told, she'd always doubted her worth.

She felt she couldn't compare to many, like Loraine Field, or the princess before... yet, in Eltham's eyes, she was exceptional.

Being recognized felt joyous.

Unfortunately, this confession came under such circumstances.

"Eltham, I was wrong to hide the truth from you, and I'm sorry."

Brittany owed him an apology. "From the start, I've never had feelings for you. My agreement to the engagement was only because the royal family targeted the Lynette family." "By then, I was already with Isaac."

voice. "Eltham, I thought about telling you the truth

Eltham any joy; instead, he knew her apology was

"I know."

should give me a chance. How else will you know you won't fall for

was confident. "Looks, background, I'm in no way inferior to Isaac. I'm confident that given enough time, you'd

reason

noticing her intent, simply

the villa, Brittany retreated

the butler, "What

mint pork ribs, sweet and sour fish, and

was puzzled. "Why

had never inquired about

up his sleeves, Eltham declared, "Prepare

his research, Isaac cooked

shocked, still relayed the message to the

pampered from birth, even the location

ready, the head chef watched Eltham's clumsy efforts, nervously suggesting, "Your Highness, perhaps

was determined to prove to Brittany that what

until crispy on the outside and tender inside, then adding fresh mint leaves until they were crisp, imbued the ribs with a refreshing mint flavor,

at cooking

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