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.

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

intently, a wave of joy washing over him.

the Malones, my earnings could easily support a comfortable life

Ronald was ecstatic, wishing he could merge her into his very being. "I've never

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

neck, her eyes shimmering with

but he hadn't realized the depth of her

tenderly.

switch had been flipped

hadn't even had the chance to think, as tears streamed down her

had imagined marrying

she hadn't expected it

grand proposal with a diamond ring, roses. I had everything ready wanting to choose the perfect time and

in a moment of impulse,

however, couldn't care less, nodding through her

up with sheer joy.

She had said yes?

in her

hands