The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 949

Leila doted on Saskia as if she were her own flesh and blood, and even though she was adopted, her birthday bash was nothing short of spectacular. The guest list was a who’s who of Craneville’s elite.

The people who once were thick as thieves with Jonathan now kept their distance. For the first time, Jonathan felt out of place, unworthy!

When Saskia caught sight of him, a flicker of distaste crossed her face, but she quickly masked it and approached with a brisk pace.

“Hey, Jonathan,” she greeted.

Jonathan managed a smile, pulling out his gift with some hesitation. “Sorry, Saskia, times are tough. This is all I could afford.”

Saskia expected something modest. Yet she didn’t anticipate the necklace, a simple piece that cost him a few thousand. Her smile was warm, but her mind was elsewhere, already planning to have a serious chat with Jonathan soon.

“Jonathan, it’s not the price tag, it’s the thought that counts,” she assured him with her usual understanding.

Jonathan’s guilt deepened. He couldn’t stay long; work was waiting.

birthday, Saskia. I gotta run.”

strides, while Saskia slipped the necklace into her pocket, a gesture th to others, signified cherishing Jonathan’s gift, no

musing that this must be true

grace, quite a few were eager to step in. Saskia kept a cool facade, though her sights

she felt a sting of

Brittany could so easily marry Isaac and inherit all the Lynette legacy?

then, Ivy arrived.

forward with a smile, “Hey,

Saskia, offering her present. “Happy

“Thanks,” Saskia replied.

suitors didn’t dare offend Ivy and reluctantly backed

paraded Ivy in front of Brittany, intent on showing her how her dear husband was playing the field. “I need to change my outfit. Would you mind coming with

Brittany and Isaac were playing GO

agreed, unsuspecting.

Brittany’s face when she’d catch Ivy and Isaac