The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 852

As if she’d been slapped across the face, Joie’s complexion turned ghostly pale. “Bro Isaac, I swear I didn’t. Why would I gamble with my own life?”

“Then explain to me the financial ties you had with the person responsible for the crash,” Isaac demanded, his voice laced with betrayal. He couldn’t believe that after all these years of being sharp as a tack, he’d been played for a fool by Joie. “Or is this some misguided attempt at playing the saint?”

Cornered, Joie admitted, “Bro Isaac, I did deceive you five years ago, but I’ve just donated a kidney to Grandma. Doesn’t that count for something?”

Isaac was floored by her audacity.

“In three days, I’ll arrange for you to leave the country. You’re never to set foot in Imperial City again.”

After Isaac left the hospital room, Joie clenched her fist around the glass on the nightstand and hurled it at the floor, her face twisted with rage.

Isaac stepped out into the hallway.

“Keep this under wraps,” he instructed.

“Understood.”

By the time Grace woke up, it was already the dead of night.

Isaac had been sent home by Brittany to get some rest. He hadn’t slept in over twenty-four hours and was running on fumes.

the doctor. After a thorough examination confirmed everything was fine, Brittany heaved

voice was hoarse. “Not

wearing off, and the incision

the bed, dabbing Grace’s lips with a

weak from just waking up but didn’t want to

wiping Grace’s mouth, Brittany spoke softly, “Grandma, you can’t eat just yet. I’ve made some soup for you. Once you’re a bit more settled, I’ll help you

such a good girl.”

nearly a day straight. I had to force him to go home and

already sent a message to Isaac, letting him know that Grace was awake.

“That’s good.”

proving to be a diligent

soon as he heard the

face lit up with

the bed, holding Grace’s

was feeling the strain. She stepped out of the

about Joie?” Grace inquired, still worried about

“She’s come around.”

in relief. “Give her some extra money to

had also erred. As the only elder in the family, Grace had to strike a fair

“I’m on it.”

in the deep

were whispering at the