Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 267 Emelia Shows Her Vulnerable Side

Emelia held her breath, trying to stay calm. “It’s not that. I thought it would be three or five years, but ten years was unexpected. However, thinking about it, work is work no matter where you do it. Working for Cloudex Corporation for ten years is certainly worthwhile.”

William responded, “Then sign it. An electronic signature is legally binding. I’ll watch

He was relentless

you do it”

Emelie put her phone down and said, “I trust you, Mr. Middleton. But ten years… If I live to be so years old, that’s one–eighth of my entire life. Considering I’ve already lived 25 years, I don’t have much time left.”

William scoffed and said, “It’s just a contract. You talk as if I’m asking for your life.

“Even if it’s not taking my life, it’s certainly taking half of it.” Emelie lowered her bead and gave a bitter smile.

“I graduated college at 22 years old and started working for you. Alter leaving, I was left with nothing but a sick body.”

She had no makeup on, relying on her naturally good son. Her complexion was flawless under natural light, but without lipstick and blush, she looked pale.

deep waters as

Her eyes were clear and expressive, carrying a certain sadness that made her look

becoming unhireable in the industry counts as a ‘gain‘, then being accused by Daphne and Olivia of being the other woman in

showed

she never showed any weakness.

fooled by her slender figure, soft

raised her voice, but she had an unyielding spirit.

didn’t understand dependence, that she wasn’t

she was expressing her

against it. After a few seconds, he spoke coldly, “All this

fine, then I’ll feel secure.” Emelie countered

is Ashley Thornton, right?”

Emelie replied, “Yes.”

“Her fees aren’t

posta consultation, so she’s not charging

back, the oppressive pressure he had been exerting easing “Do as you wish.

breathe a sigh of relief, he added, “Ms. Thornton is known for her efficiency. It’s just a contract. She shouldn’t need long. Can she get back to you by tonight?” Emelie’s attempt to gain sympathy had only bought her a single day, William was certainly