The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1239

Kari couldn't help but marvel at how Ronald was consistently amazing.

By 10 a.m., the grades were posted online.

Kari was the first to hit refresh, and Ronald took a deep breath. Before he even had a chance to look, Kari's eyes lit up with surprise, and she suddenly hugged Ronald tightly, exclaiming, "Bro! You nailed it-totally nailed it!" For a moment, Ronald froze.

Kari, two years his junior and in the throes of adolescence, carried a faint scent of flowers on her - it was the fragrance of the shower gel Willa had bought, yet mingled with a unique sweetness that belonged to her youth. The moment she leaned in, Ronald felt his blood run cold.

Kari was ecstatic, "Bro, you're absolutely brilliant!"

Feeling awkward, Ronald gently pushed Kari away, "Let me see."

On the computer screen was a string of numbers.

748 points.

Out of a possible 750.

Except for English, he had scored perfect marks in all subjects.

it to the Ivy

the score, Ronald breathed a sigh of relief. He had felt immense pressure lately, afraid of

she remembered Ronald's hard work over the past few months and began to tear up, "Bro, you've worked so hard recently. Let's take it easy this

with his phone, pulling Kari along, "Mom mentioned she wanted shrimp. Tonight, I'll cook some garlic butter shrimp for

"Awesome!" Kari cheered.

headed to the market to buy the freshest shrimp and returned home before Willa

great cook, but Willa worried it would distract him from his

the phone with a friend, pride in her voice, "Yeah, my

a while, Ronald allowed himself a small

Ronald's scores, she was overjoyed.

up the good work and aim for a top university!" Willa, slightly

held her flushed face, "Bro, now I'm the sister

Ronald toasted, "Thanks for supporting me these past few months. I've already found a part-time job

he meant returning to the garage and frowned

a

homeroom teacher had called earlier to confirm his top placement and, using this as leverage, secured him a tutoring job that paid $300 a day a much better deal than manual labor.

"Do what's best for you, but don't overdo

his summer at the tutoring center, with Kariè responsible for bringing him lunch. Seeing Ronald