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.

Kari walking back alone. No need

Ronald politely declined.

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,"

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

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

she had just gone through a

the energy to

at the last moment, "It's a matter of time, just think it over." Ronald was a man of his

the Malone family's

idle during that

Grace Salter

spent days comforting Brittany.

Isaac Salter headed to Craneville, looking to clear

Kari threw herself into a new round of

flared up again. After nearly passing out in the office one day from the pain, Kari called Ronald, her voice trembling, "Bro, my

"At the studio."

was the first person Kari

"Just wait for me."

his keys

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