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.

order, Brittany handed the blueprints over to

of the month neared, the buzz around Saskia’s wedding intensified.

Lynette family was abuzz with activity, the

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 to keep Jonathan company only

brought her work to the hospital room, settling into

with

why won’t you talk to me?”

attention unyielding

Ophelia’s 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

up on his bed, Jonathan’s head drooped like a wilted

noticed Jonathan’s unusual silence. Recalling Mrs. Metzger’s request, Ophelia sighed internally and

if you don’t want to stay here with me, I could talk

his dejected expression, Ophelia felt a surprising twinge of compassion.

extended her hand. “Drink

the glass, sipping carefully.

Ophelia had given him; he didn’t

of Jonathan’s infatuation. Before, it was directed at

avoiding

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

shook her head, but she was caught by the idea of their engagement and his hopeful eyes, leaving her at a loss for words.