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.

late, and I wouldn't feel comfortable with Kari walking back alone. No need to

Ronald politely declined.

"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

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

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

had

didn't have the energy to

Nathan, but swallowed her words at the last moment, "It's a matter of time, just think it over." Ronald was a man of

at the Malone family's for

wasn't idle during that

Salter passed away,

spent days comforting Brittany.

the funeral was over, Brittany and Isaac Salter headed to Craneville, looking

seeing them off, Kari threw herself into

After nearly passing out in the office one day from the pain, Kari called Ronald, her voice trembling, "Bro, my stomach hurts-" Ronald panicked on the other end, "Where are

"At the studio."

worry Willa, Ronald was the first person

"Just wait for me."

video conference, grabbed his keys and

had been over a month since he last saw Kari, missing her terribly Yet, he knew he had to make good on his promises if he wanted to win Karl's