The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Ronald had settled in for a hearty dinner that evening.

As they ate, both of them tried their best to act as if nothing had happened.

But there was still an awkwardness hanging in the air.

Willa, ever so perceptive, sensed something was off. Seizing the moment when Ronald went to grab more food, she nudged Kari, "Haven't you and Ronald made up yet?"

Kari, feeling a bit helpless, replied, "Mom, we really didn't have a fight."

"Really?"

Willa was skeptical.

Kari, with a hint of exasperation, assured her, "Really."

Ronald returned with his plate, catching the tail end of their conversation, and chimed in, "Kari and I really didn't argue. We just had some disagreements, but we've come to an understanding now." Kari immediately nodded in agreement.

Only then did Willa relax.

After dinner, Ronald suggested it was time for him to leave.

"Kari-" Willa hinted at Kari to walk him out.

I wouldn't feel comfortable with Kari walking back

Ronald politely declined.

seen on the news that the Malone family hasn't been too kind to him. God knows how much hardship Ronald has endured over the years—" "Mom, don't

started to ramble, "You and that Jarvis boy are definitely off the table. Better start looking for

ached at the mention of marriage, "Mom, I'm not

mention she had just gone through a

have the energy to

to ask if she was still hung up on Nathan, but swallowed her words at the last moment, "It's a matter of time, just think it over." Ronald was a man

the Malone family's for nearly

wasn't idle during that

Salter passed

spent days comforting Brittany.

funeral was over, Brittany and Isaac Salter headed to

herself into a

eat. Over time, her stomach issues flared up again. After nearly passing out in the office one day from the pain,

"At the studio."

Willa, Ronald was the first person

"Just wait for me."

his keys and jacket, and

he last saw Kari, missing her terribly Yet, he knew he had to make good on his promises if he wanted to win