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. How could Marcel have

must have

this is Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,” his assistant filled him in.

recall us being

her lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel. I just

her innocent act, her greed was

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

with work and hadn’t been home in several

He missed Zella.

She refused to

just put Nova to bed.

him return, she greeted him with a light smile and asked, “Was the family

his arms naturally, “Come here.”

helping him undo

her comforting scent,

she detected

his neck tightened slightly, “Were there other people tonight?”

been with her for several years, understood her concern, “Joie tried to make her acquaintance. She’s up

caressing it, “Her scent is nauseating. I prefer yours.”