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.

have

Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,”

don’t recall us being close,

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

Despite her innocent act, her greed was apparent.

not interested in such people. Compared to her, he

with work and hadn’t been home

He missed Zella.

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

had just put Nova

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

his arms naturally,

helping him undo

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

something when she detected a hint of female fragrance

and her grip on his neck tightened slightly, “Were

having been with her for several years, understood her concern, “Joie tried to make her acquaintance. She’s up to no

it,