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?”

well-known in their social circle.

must have been

step-granddaughter of

“I don’t recall us being close,

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

through Joie’s ambitions. Despite her innocent

was not interested in such people. Compared to her, he preferred women like Zella, who were devoted to

and hadn’t been home in several

He missed Zella.

Marcel left, Joie bit her lip in frustration. She refused to believe that

just put

greeted him with a light smile and asked, “Was

arms naturally, “Come here.”

helping him undo his tie, “What’s

inhaling her comforting scent, “Nothing. Grace is

about to say something when she detected a hint of female fragrance on

on his neck

having been with her for several years, understood her concern, “Joie tried to make her

lightly caressing it, “Her scent