The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 946

The Joyners were never short on cash; what mattered most to them was Ophelia’s own desires. No fortune could outweigh their daughter’s happiness.

“I have no objections,” Ophelia declared, her ambition shining through. Marrying into the Metzger family would significantly bolster her position at the Joyner Group.

“But the Metzgers can’t interfere with my career,” she stated firmly. She wasn’t ready to settle into the life of a housewife with kids straight after tying the knot.

“We’ll work it out,” her parents assured.

The Joyner family agreed to the union, and Mrs. Metzger was quite pleased with the arrangement. She had met with Ophelia a few times in secret. Impressed by her capability and drive, Mrs. Metzger found herself genuinely admiring Ophelia.

“Ophelia, you’re a strong woman, and I truly like you,” Mrs. Metzger confided, taking Ophelia aside and holding her hands with earnest gravity. “Jonathan is young and naive; I’ve sheltered him too much. There will be friction between you two. But Jonathan has a kind heart. He may resist this marriage at first, but I believe he will come to see your worth.”

goal was to settle down to ease her parents’ minds and gain the support

heed your advice,” she

ties between the Joyner and Metzger families meant that before long, photos of Mrs. Metzger and Ophelia’s private meetings were leaked. Amid

news, Jonathan immediately called Saskia, but there was no answer. Restless, he drove straight to

at the Lynette’s, he was met with a cold shoulder from Leila

my face and do another behind my back, claiming to love my daughter while engaging with the Joyners!” Leila lashed out, her disdain for two-timers fueling her

mind was fixated

feared she had seen the news and was hiding away, hurt and possibly crying. It was his fault. He was powerless and had let Saskia down.

Jonathan out. “Enough talk. If you can’t give

Jonathan waited for hours before leaving, dejected.

the Metzgers disliked her so much they’d find Jonathan a fiancée overnight. But she had