The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 724

Leda’s face turned ashen, “What’s the old woman’s stubbornness about? The Salter family is under our control now. Why won’t she accept me?”

Marcel’s expression was equally grim, “You shouldn’t have provoked Isaac.”

“I was only trying to protect Nova. It was that brat who laid his hands on Nova.” Leda tried to shift the blame, trying to preserve her image as a loving grandmother.

But Marcel was no fool, “Mom, if you still want to be part of the Salter family, you better not pull these stunts again.”

With a frustrated silence, Leda conceded, “Fine.”

Marcel gestured, and his assistant wheeled him out.

As they exited the Salter Villa, they were greeted by Joie, who had been waiting outside.

Joie had clearly put a lot of effort into her appearance. She was quite attractive and had been well-maintained over the years, looking every bit the part of a high-society debutante.

“Marcel,” she greeted with a demure smile.

Marcel didn’t recognize Joie and raised an eyebrow, “Who might you be?”

was well-known in their social circle.

must have

is Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,”

don’t recall us being close, Ms.

her lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel. I just wanted to say

Despite her innocent act, her greed was

he preferred women like

with work and

He missed Zella.

lip in frustration. She refused to believe that she was inferior to Zella!

had just put Nova

a light smile and asked, “Was the family

his arms naturally, “Come here.”

undo his tie, “What’s wrong?”

an embrace, inhaling her comforting scent, “Nothing. Grace is

about to say something when she detected a hint of female

tensed slightly, and her grip on his

concern, “Joie tried to make her acquaintance. She’s

fell to Zella’s waist, lightly caressing it, “Her scent is