Chapter 645 Different from Before

William had a suspicion. He held Emelie's hand, feeling and counting each of her fingers hidden beneath the gloves.

All five fingers were intact. He closed his eyes, relieved that it wasn't as he feared.

Emelie watched him with a cold gaze, mocking his feigned concern with a sneer. She reached out with her other hand, and Jodie placed an envelope on it.

As Emelie withdrew her hand from William's, she handed him the envelope. "As I said, let's save the small talk for another day. Let's focus on business now. Since you signed the contract so swiftly, here's another gift for you, Mr. Middleton. It'll help you turn things around in style."

The envelope was heavy, and its contents were substantial.

However, instead of checking its contents, William asked, "When would that day be?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Middleton. I'll be staying in Capebatt City for quite a while. We'll have plenty of time." Emelie stood up, having put away the contract. "I'll go help you clarify things now."

With that, she left the east parlor with Jodie.

Charles and the others wore grim expressions. Although their exchange had been brief, they could all sense one thing: Emelie was no longer the same.

it was as if everything was within her calculations. The fact that she

However, after William saw the contents of the envelope, his expression turned unusually dark, and he left without a word. The others could only follow

Middleton family's efficiency, the once chaotic funeral parlor had been restored to a

relit, and mourning hymns were being played. The

the media swarmed around her again. "Ms. Hoven! Ms. Hoven, what

standing here alive and well.

you mean the video is

as if she tacitly confirmed

the east parlor but was stopped

Have you forgotten how William killed your mother? Now that you have such a

smiled in response. "I don't quite

as if she

Didn't she hate him? Vanessa couldn't comprehend it. The feeling of having her victory snatched away

media also had a hundred questions, but Emelie tilted her head slightly. "You should interview Mr.

already handed the contents of the envelope to the police present at the scene.

with us to the station, Mrs. Middleton," one of

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