Chapter 699 He Knows

The sharp sound echoed in the room.

Ashton stared in shock, her eyes wide.

William's personal bodyguards, whose top priority was his safety, immediately rushed forward.

Jodie, who had been worried about Emelie and William being alone, managed to get to the hospital just in time to witness the scene. Without a second thought, she quickly moved behind Emelie, watching the other party cautiously.

The two groups faced off, forming a tense standoff.

A sudden flush of red appeared on William's already pale face. However, he remained calm, his eyes fixed on Emelie.

Emelie said coldly, "I warned you not to touch me recklessly, and I also warned you not to call me that, Mr. Middleton. If you have a poor memory, I hope this slap will make a lasting impression."

William didn't seem to care about the slap. He asked her, "Do you really not remember why I bought that mansion at that location?"

Emelie's expression was impassive. "I don't remember."

flicker in her eyes and shook his head,

that once you saved up enough for an early retirement,

to wake up to the sound of branches snapping under the snow, drink tea in the afternoon while gazing at the snowy landscape, and spend your time

three years ago, I came to Borealis City. One reason was to inspect the laboratory, and the other was to find a house that matched your dream. That duplex mansion originally had an owner, but I paid them three times

really wanted to bring you here for a vacation in the

the 'Carriage in the Snow'

because of that didn't touch her. Instead, she only found

was set up by Mr. Gleamfield." She found it strange and asked, "William, I don't understand. What are you trying to do lately? Are you trying to tell me you have feelings for me, or even

be forming a "yes", but Emelie added a sarcastic question.

William remained silent.

did believe it, so what?" Emelie said, smoothing out the wrinkle in his collar that she had

and spoke softly, yet mockingly, "Do you

swallowed heavily, and the light in his

"Wake up, Mr.

time, she really

William closed his eyes.

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