The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1213

Chapter 1213

Ronald chuckled softly, holding her hand. "I had it out with the Malones."

"I know."

"Without the Malones' support, I might be left with nothing," Ronald's voice was barely above a whisper.

"Ronald." She looked up at him, her gaze earnest. "I know the Malones don't like me, and I know it's because of me that you've had this falling out. During the time you were gone, I thought about us going our separate ways, but I feel-" "You're thinking of breaking up?" Ronald's face blanched. "Because the Malones disapprove?"

He was usually so composed, but anything involving Kari threw him completely off balance.

He gripped her hand a tad too tightly, causing Kari to wince. "Let go."

Realizing he was hurting her, Ronald immediately softened, blowing gently on her wrist. "Sorry."

Watching him in this vulnerable state, Kari's heart ached.

She sighed, "I wasn't finished speaking."

"I did think about us parting ways, but I can't do it." Kari's words were measured and deliberate. "Ronald, every day I find myself falling for you more and more. I know that if we were to separate, you might have a better future, but I don't want that." She licked her lips, struggling a bit with her words.

other financial gains, I might rake in a few million a year... I know it's peanuts compared to what the Malones have, but that's

intently, a wave of joy washing over

my earnings could easily support a comfortable life for us here in Imperial City." "So, can we

could merge her into

do everything I can

wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

he hadn't realized the depth of her

tenderly. "Kari, let's get

as if a switch had been flipped

had the chance to think, as tears streamed down her

imagined marrying

hadn't expected it to happen so

away her tears, his voice tender. "I actually planned a grand proposal with a diamond ring, roses. I had everything ready wanting to choose the perfect

in a moment of impulse, he had blurted

less,

eyes lit up with sheer joy.

She had said yes?

tears still in her

his hands burning hot, slightly