Chapter 766 The Gift

"Mr. Middleton, are you talking about my feelings?" Emelie asked.

Then, she sneered. "Well, you're absolutely right."

William said, "I've told you. I don't believe that you've never loved me. You called me Liam once, and I'll remember that for a lifetime."

Then, he said softly, "But that's not what I meant."

He didn't elaborate, and Emelie didn't ask. They just stood side by side.

The sky outside was dark, and the streetlights casted a dim glow over a small patch of ground, offering little to see.

William said, "You've taken quite a few things from Swanson Corporation lately."

"Mr. Middleton, are you here to chastise me on behalf of your partner for my aggressive behavior?" Emelie said.

William chuckled lightly. "I'm not that noble. If you think that causing us trouble will make you feel better, by all means, keep playing."

"Of course. These are just minor inconveniences to people like you," Emeliea said.

smiled and stepped closer to him. There was a scent of gardenia on her, one that was

to his nose, and he was suddenly reminded of the

was lost in thought when her soft and low voice broke through.

fleeting warmth between them vanished in

couldn't conceal the darkening of William's eyes. "I would advise you not to

just inches apart, well beyond

have looked as if they were whispering secrets to each

Beathan exchanged a

the reality was far from romantic. There was an underlying tension, a sharpness had began

a deep breath. "Do you really

a rogue who had set a fire and walked

joking with you. Do you really think taking a few projects

are you and Ms. Pierce whispering about?" Beathan called out

opportunity to leave William's side and walked over to the four men. "We were discussing, Mr. Swanson, what kind of feast you

so long. But don't worry, Ms. Pierce,

"Just drinking is getting a

"Entertainment? You've

He hadn't

seemed intrigued. "Interesting.

don't you have a student you need

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