Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 665 Spilled

Emelie smiled faintly. "Mr. Middleton, you really haven't changed."

Three years ago, he had driven Ronan and Greta to their deaths over this very issue. And now, three years later, after having spent so long pretending to care for her, he proved that he was still after the same thing.

The corners of Emelie's mouth turned upward. But if one looked closely, they could see that her eyes were devoid of warmth. It was as cold as the bone-chilling, incessant winter rain that had fallen on Capebatt City just days ago.

William ignored her glare and met her eyes squarely. "Do you not want to?"

"It's not that I don't want to." Emelie picked up a silver ladle and casually stirred the soup in her bowl." It's just that you don't think it's a bit late to ask me for the account book now?"

The ladle tapped lightly on the side of the bowl, sounding like a warning bell.

"I've had the account book for years. Do you really think I haven't made backups? Copies, scans, digital versions- I've got so many that I've lost count.

"Even if I give you the original, I still have enough evidence against you. The backups can be used as evidence if we end up in court. Therefore, don't you understand it's a bit too late to ask for the account book now?"

silent as Emelie took a spoonful of soup and brought it to her

continued, "No, everyone understands. That's why you targeted my adoptive parents and me. Over the years, you've been on the lookout for Ashlyn and me in an attempt to

time and only spared her life when you were sure that

daughter

showed that, although Vanessa might appear weak in front of Emelie, she was actually quite clever. After all,

for the account

with the intention of choosing something else to eat. William appeared to be calm, but the next thing she knew, he suddenly grabbed

the room, immediately sprang to her feet at the sight of what William had

gestured with her free hand for Jodie to

as he asked, "Answer me. Are you and

narrowed her eyes. "That's my

want

Middleton, do you really think you can control me

Pierce family house as you did with my mother's

she was