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.

feel comfortable with Kari

Ronald politely declined.

he left, Willa still looked worried, "I've 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 worry, he... he has his own plans," Kari felt

"You and that Jarvis boy are definitely off the table. Better start looking for someone else. While I'm still young, I can

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

she had just gone

really didn't have the energy to start

swallowed her words at the last moment, "It's a matter of time,

the

wasn't idle during

Salter passed away,

spent days comforting Brittany.

Isaac Salter headed to Craneville, looking to

seeing them off, Kari threw herself into a

studio buzzing with activity, she was swamped, barely finding time to eat. Over time, her stomach issues flared up again. After nearly passing out in the office one day from the pain, Kari called Ronald,

"At the studio."

Ronald was the first person Kari

"Just wait for me."

grabbed his keys and jacket, and dashed

missing her terribly Yet, he knew he had to make good on his