The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 955

Meanwhile, Jonathan found himself in an unexpected confrontation with Leila.

“Mr. Metzger,” she greeted, her voice holding a weight that demanded respect.

Jonathan, ever the gentleman, nodded in acknowledgment.

“I’m here to ask you to let my daughter go,” she began, her words slicing through the silence like a sharp knife.

Jonathan’s face drained of color. “Madam…”

“Saskia is my pride and joy. I’ve raised her since she was a babe in arms. She’s not getting any younger; she can’t afford to wait.” Leila had not expected Jonathan to be so ineffectual. After all this time, he hadn’t managed to make the Metzgers come around.

“You cannot give Saskia the life she deserves anymore.” A flicker of contempt crossed Leila’s eyes. “Can your month’s pay even buy her a dress?”

Jonathan felt a flush of embarrassment scalding his cheeks. “Does Saskia think so too?”

“Saskia has been pining for you these days, but you can’t give her the happiness she seeks.” Leila’s heart ached for her daughter. “Mr. Metzger, if you truly care for Saskia, you’ll let her go.”

remained silent, his heart heavy.

in an unprecedented move, decided to take a day off and arranged a meeting

were rimmed red, her cheek bearing the

saw the evidence

sobs. “It’s nothing, I

his heart breaking. “Did Leila do this

cascading down her cheeks uncontrollably. “Jonathan, I truly care for you, but I can’t defy my mother.

shattered Jonathan’s resolve.

luxury and wealth, Jonathan shed his veneer

bitterly. “Jonathan, I can only give you half

Jonathan was elated, blind to the disgust hidden in Saskia’s eyes. He dropped Saskia off at the

his senses, only to be stunned as Jonathan

For Saskia, you’ve worn yourself ragged. Have you considered

the settle-down type.

“It’s Leila, she’s forcing her.”