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?”

in their social circle. How

must have been

step-granddaughter of Grace,”

us being

lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel. I

Joie’s ambitions. Despite her

people. Compared to her, he preferred women like Zella, who were devoted to

with work and hadn’t

He missed Zella.

Marcel left, Joie bit her lip in frustration. She refused to believe that she was inferior to Zella!

had just put

with a light smile and asked, “Was the family dinner

opened his arms

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

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

tightened, about to say something when she detected a hint of female fragrance on him.

slightly, and her grip on his neck

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

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