The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 969

“Alright.”

After Hugh left, Brittany returned to her studio, only to be summoned away by Ysabel for a meeting.

Meanwhile, Hugh settled into the backseat of a sleek black Bentley.

The woman who had just dined with him spoke with deferential poise, “Young Master.”

“Erase all trails. We can’t let anyone trace our whereabouts.”

“There’s been someone snooping around the research institute,” the woman said with a slight frown. “Could it be Ms. Dustin?”

“I’ll persuade her to back off.”

Hugh leaned back against the plush leather seat. “How’s Estelle doing?”

“The Hartman family is being stubborn. She’s living with Mr. Dominic Hartman.”

“Hmph, she’s got nothing but Dominic on her mind. Forget it, let’s go.”

It took Brittany three days to finalize the design draft for Hugh, who was quite pleased with the outcome.

was sure everything was in order, Brittany handed the blueprints over to the factory.

neared, the buzz

Lynette family was abuzz with activity, the Metzger family remained unusually quiet.

recuperating for over half a month, and his wounds had significantly healed. He had completely forgotten about Saskia, his attention now solely

Mrs. Metzger’s hopes for her

the hospital room, settling into

his eyes brimming with a

won’t you talk

her attention unyielding

annoyance with him, perhaps even finding him bothersome. Whenever he couldn’t see Ophelia, he felt an irritating emptiness; as if he’d lost something vital. Yet, Ophelia didn’t care for him. If it weren’t for Mrs. Metzger’s

Jonathan’s head drooped like a wilted flower.

Jonathan’s unusual silence. Recalling Mrs. Metzger’s request, Ophelia sighed internally and rose to pour him a glass

pitiful. “Ophelia, if you don’t want to stay here with me,

Ophelia felt a surprising twinge of compassion.

extended her hand. “Drink

took the glass,

given him; he didn’t want to guzzle it

extent of Jonathan’s infatuation. Before, it was directed at Saskia, now it seemed to be at

not avoiding you. I’m just really

you like me, then?” Jonathan’s gaze was

head, but she was caught by the idea of their engagement