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.

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

at her intently, a wave of joy washing

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

merge her into his very being. "I've never considered

if being with you means losing everything, I'll do everything I can to give you the

arms around his neck, her

him, but he hadn't realized the depth of her

kissed her forehead tenderly.

was as if a switch had

the chance to think, as tears streamed down her

imagined

hadn't expected it to

tender. "I actually planned a grand proposal with a diamond ring, roses.

impulse, he had blurted out

care less, nodding through her

lit up with

She had said yes?

still in her

his hands burning hot,