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?”

faltered. She was well-known in their social circle. How could Marcel have not recognized her?

must have been

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

being close, Ms.

lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel.

ambitions. Despite her innocent act, her greed

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

had been busy with work and hadn’t been home in

He missed Zella.

frustration. She refused to believe that she was inferior to

put Nova

a light smile and

arms naturally, “Come here.”

him undo his tie,

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

when she detected a hint of female

body tensed slightly, and her grip on his

“Joie tried to make her acquaintance. She’s up to

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