The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1266

Could Old Mr. Malone be any more aware of what was on his grandson's mind?

"Ronald, just because I haven't stopped you doesn't mean I agree with your decision. Come back soon. The Malone family will go on without you."

"Grandpa, give me a week at most. I'll be back as soon as I can."

Truth be told, there wasn't much they could do about the trouble Brittany was facing. Kari had come over mainly to see Brittany.

One week should be more than enough.

Old Mr. Malone snorted, which Ronald took as a reluctant agreement.

After hanging up, Ronald cleared his schedule and delegated his remaining duties to his assistant: "Don't contact me for a while. I'll get back to you once everything is sorted and I'm back in Imperial City." "Understood."

...

Kari slept like a log and woke up to a call from Brittany.

"Kari, I'm alright. I'm staying with the Lynette family. We should meet up and have a proper chat."

Knowing she was safe, Kari breathed a sigh of relief: "Sounds good."

around for Ronald but couldn't find him anywhere. Passing by the study, she noticed the light

tiptoed closer and gently pushed the door open. There, under the warm glow

screen was still lit, displaying documents filled with annotations she couldn't make sense

crouched down, studying Ronald's

to Craneville for her, silently dealing with work matters without

impossible not

that was

tapped

her voice, Ronald opened his eyes, looking a bit dazed before fully

"You're awake."

need to

eyes: "You've been traveling and working non-stop. Go back to your room and rest. I've spoken to Brittany, and we're meeting tomorrow." Ronald, a

up, Kari followed

"What is it?"

concern in her eyes, which

"Thank you."

looked at him: "I came here in such a rush, and you've had to handle your work because of me

"Kari."

"You have to understand, you're the most important."

you, you're not always going

skipped a beat. She steadied herself as her breathing quickened: "Go rest