Chapter 724


    Chapter 724


    Leda’s face turned ashen, “What’s the old woman’s stubbornness about? The Salter family is under our


    control now. Why won’t she ept me?”


    Marcel’s expression was equally grim, “You shouldn’t have provoked Isaac.”


    “I was only trying to protect Nova. It was that brat whoid his hands on Nova.” Leda tried to shift the


    me, trying to preserve her image as a loving grandmother.


    But Marcel was no fool, “Mom, if you still want to be part of the Salter family, you better not pull these


    stunts again.”


    With a frustrated silence, Leda conceded, “Fine.”


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    Marcel gestured, and his assistant wheeled him out.


    As they exited the Salter Vi, they were greeted by Joie, who had been waiting outside.


    Joie had clearly put a lot of effort into her appearance. She was quite attractive and had been well-


    maintained over the years, looking every bit the part of a high-society debutante.


    “Marcel,” she greeted with a demure smile.


    Marcel didn’t recognize Joie and raised an eyebrow, “Who might you be?”


    Joie’s smile faltered. She was well-known in their social circle. How could Marcel have not recognized


    her?


    He must have been pretending!


    “Master, this is Joie, the step-granddaughter of Grace,” his assistant filled him in.


    Marcel was uninterested, “I don’t recall us being close, Ms. Joie. Mind your words.”


    Joie pursed her lips, “I’m sorry, Marcel. I just wanted to say hello.”


    Marcel saw through Joie’s ambitions. Despite her innocent act, her greed was apparent.


    He was not interested in such people. Compared to her, he preferred women like Ze, who were


    devoted to him alone.


    He had been busy with work and hadn’t been home in several days:


    He missed Ze.


    After Marcel left, Joie bit her lip in frustration. She refused to believe that she was inferior to Ze!


    Ze had just put Nova to bed.


    Seeing him return, she greeted him with a light smile and asked, “Was the family dinner smooth?”


    Marcel opened his arms naturally, “Come here.”


    Ze approached him, helping him undo his tie, “What’s wrong?”


    Marcel pulled her into an embrace, inhaling herforting scent, “Nothing. Grace is just being


    stubborn.”


    Ze’s lips tightened, about to say something when she detected a hint of female fragrance on him.


    Her body tensed slightly, and her grip on his neck tightened slightly, “Were there other people tonight?”


    Marcel, having been with her for several years, understood her concern, “Joie tried to make her


    acquaintance. She’s up to no good.”


    His hand fell to Ze’s waist, lightly caressing it, “Her scent is nauseating. I prefer yours.”


    He foundfort and sce in Ze’s presence. It was something other ambitious women could not


    offer.


    “Go take a shower and rest early.”


    Marcel, feelingforted by her scent, nodded and said, “Okay.”


    Ze offered a light smile, but her eyes held a hint of worry.


    Brittany and Hannah had had quite a bit to drink.


    Brittany was escorted back to her vi by a servant, who helped her to her room.


    Hannah was in a daze as she was driven home. Before she could even get out of the car, the car door


    was flung open.


    Derek Bishop saw her inebriated state and was furious. He grabbed her hand and bit her lips hard,


    “Drinking so much? Are you trying to kill yourself?”


    Hannah, heavily intoxicated, leaned into him, kissing him, “Derek…”


    Derek, not one to back down, responded to her advances.


    And before she knew it, she waspletely engulfed.