Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

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?"

he could sense the

as he typed, "Not good enough. You're my only client. I need more practice to

William assumed that she didn't need him tonight, so

off. "It's inevitable. I'm just preparing in advance. You and Fabian have been loyal to me all these years. You'll

say something but quickly turned away, wiping away the tears

and saw Emelie's text. "Have you showered?

texted, "Where

a location. "You've got

the address. She turned to Ashton and said, "Take me home

"Yes, sir," Ashton said.

home, William drove himself to the location

a route leading to the airport. A narrow, overgrown path branched off, shrouded in darkness. It was long abandoned with

and rear lights on. Jodie and the bodyguards stood nearby, keeping

William parked his car.

their rounds as he approached and got

on the leather seat looking at her tablet. As William shut the door, he asked, "Are

Middleton, after helping me with so much of my work, have