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?”

their social circle.

have been pretending!

Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,”

recall us being

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

Despite her innocent act, her greed was apparent.

to her, he preferred women like Zella, who were devoted to him

with work and hadn’t been

He missed Zella.

lip in frustration. She

just put Nova

greeted him with a light smile

opened his arms

helping him undo his tie, “What’s wrong?”

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

when she detected a hint of female fragrance on

body tensed slightly, and her grip on his neck tightened slightly, “Were there other people

her concern, “Joie

lightly caressing it, “Her