Chapter 750 Action Over Words

William shot Ashton a look.

Ashton understood William immediately and signaled for everyone to step back. The group retreated to a distance where they couldn't hear the conversation.

William's expression hardened, his thin lips pressing into a cold, tight line. "What kind of illness? Physical or psychological?"

The office building was quiet and still on this workday, with only the sunlight casting reflections on the pristine tile floors.

The two men faced each other, both tall and aloof, their stares locked in an unyielding standoff.

Wesley said, "One night, she was working late at the company. Despite running a high fever, she kept silent and pushed through.

"When she was dizzy from the fever, she went to the pantry to get some water and take her medicine. However, she couldn't bear it anymore. She dropped the cup and passed out.

"The building's security team was careless, and they didn't notice anyone in the pantry. They assumed everyone had left for the day, so they turned off the lights and locked the door."

A storm seemed to surge in William's eyes.

Wesley continued, "I couldn't reach her, and I sent out many people to find her. They only located her just before dawn.

"By then, she was already awake, having been jolted out of a nightmare she had while unconscious. When I asked her about the nightmare, she said it was about her past."

lips lost their

job and the people

previous job was as a secretary at the

too well that it was his actions that had caused her nightmares. She

After waking from the nightmare, she was alone in the dark. She had no phone

and desperately trying

like a

In her emotional breakdown, she used

his heart drop. He finally understood the horrific situation in which

made it clear to him. "During that time, any difficulty that she encountered in her life would remind her

started self-harming, and

that, I set aside most of my work to focus on her and care for her. I helped her through that dark period and the lowest point of her life. You are the one who drove her to hell, while I was the one

"So, William, how can you still so

deeply, his jaw

with her is not something you need to comment on, Mr. Cronus. At least she saw my true self, both good

you using? What relationship do you have

four consecutive questions struck Wesley

expressions. While the

and Marcel exchanged glances and moved

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255