The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 44

"Bri wouldn't do such a thing." William gently pushed Sydney away, firmly gripping Robert's hand, shielding Brittany behind him, "There might be other reasons, Mr. Dustin, we should check the surveillance footage first."

Robert didn't expect William to side with Brittany, and slightly annoyed, he pulled his hand back, "If you keep this up, I'll have you outta here!" He didn't care whether Brittany was misunderstood.

What he cared about was that the banquet had to go smoothly!

Sydney's face darkened, "William, I'm cold, could you take me upstairs to change?"

She didn't expect William to still trust Brittany at a time like this.

Brittany thanked William for his protection, "William, thank you.”

“No sweat.”

Fresh out the pool, soaked to the bone, Hannah cleared her throat, "Bri, why don't you take William to change?"

Brittany quickly snapped back to reality and left with William.

Sydney tried to follow, but was blocked by Hannah, "Sydney, give it a rest, William's into Bri. If you dare bully her again, I'll have my brother sort you out!"

Sydney was furious. She pushed Hannah aside, grabbed her skirt, and chased after them.

Hannah excitedly picked up a glass of champagne. If Brittany wasn't married, she'd have really wanted to play matchmaker and pair her up with William.

Brittany took William went to the changing room, where spare suits were available.

"William, you change first, I'll go get you some water."

Although the temperature wasn't low, the pool water was chilly. He had just been discharged from the hospital. If he caught a cold, she would feel guilty.

William nodded. He picked out a fitting suit, and just as he finished dressing, the changing room door was pushed open.

“Bri, how did you... Why are you here?”

William saw Sydney standing behind him and frowned, “Could you please leave?”

Sydney wouldn't give up, "William, Brittany's married, why are you still protecting her?"

William straightened his clothes, "We're friends. I can't just stand by and watch you bully her."

“But she pushed me into the water...”