Chapter 873 This Could Be Our Last Time

Ashley frowned slightly.

Was she imagining things, or had William changed somehow? His usually cold, indifferent gaze had softened, as if the sharp edges had been worn away. He was now gentle and serene, almost peaceful, as though nothing fazed him

anymore.

"What's going on?" she asked, her voice low.

William explained in a measured tone and laid out his plans methodically.

Ashley listened, her wariness turning to confusion, then shock. By the time he finished, all she could do was sigh, the complexity of her emotions was evident.

Ashton, who had been listening in silence, couldn't hold back any longer. Her eyes reddened as tears welled up.

It was 10.30 PM when they left Pearl Bay. The cool night air hit William, triggering another bout of coughing. Ashton quickly opened the car door. "Mr. Middleton."

William hesitated, then reached for his phone and sent Emelie a message. "Do you need me tonight?"

quickly. Though her text was short, he could sense the mockery

good enough. You're my only client.

William assumed that she didn't need

preparing in advance. You and Fabian have been loyal to me all these years.

opened her mouth as if to say something but quickly turned away, wiping

buzzed again. He took it out and saw Emelie's

and texted,

a location.

frowned slightly as he checked the address. She turned to Ashton and said, "Take me home to Sunnington Hill, then

"Yes, sir," Ashton said.

drove himself to the location

leading to the airport. A narrow, overgrown path branched off, shrouded in darkness. It was

and rear

William parked his car.

and the guards didn't acknowledge him and continued their rounds as he

at her tablet. As William shut the door, he asked, "Are you heading out? Where

of my work, have you really not heard about

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