The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 679

Brittany stiffened for a moment, then quickly sidestepped Isaac and strode back to her room.

At the Dillion family’s new house.

Carla emerged from the bathroom only to be startled by the sight of William standing in their bedroom. Her surprise quickly turned into delight as she expressed her happiness, “William, you’re home.”

In all their time being married, William seldom came home.

She’d always wanted to spend more time with him, to cultivate their relationship, but she never got the chance.

William sidestepped her approach; he’d just returned from a social event and the smell of liquor clung to him. His brows furrowed, “I heard you met with Brittany this afternoon?”

Carla froze, “Did my sister-in-law tattle on me?”

Hadn’t Brittany promised to sever all ties with William?

Why would she say one thing and do the opposite?

“Why did you say those things?” William’s brow knitted tighter.

Carla had crossed a line.

than anyone how that marriage came about.

don’t appreciate your ex-girlfriend, nor do I appreciate you maintaining contact

years, you’ve held her in high regard. But does she

an

unbuttoned his shirt, his tone laced with impatience, “Carla, our marriage was never fair to begin with. I won’t develop feelings for you, nor can ! offer you anything beyond the title of my wife. During our marriage, I won’t disrespect it, but I also expect you to behave and stop meddling

fallen on his shoulders. He was exhausted and had no energy to deal

work on their marriage was due to Brittany. She bit her lip in frustration, “So, nothing I do will make a

enough

the items on her vanity across

the guest room, William headed straight for the bathroom.

called Brittany, “Bri, don’t take what Carla said to

and replied, “I didn’t

a project I’d like

“Okay.”

fell back

had been eyeing it for quite some time.

of real estate that would soon be greatly beneficial due to a new government policy. If they could somehow secure it, the Dustin Group

recovered from a crisis and needed a big