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?"

quickly. Though her text was short, he could sense the mockery in her words. "Mr.

typed, "Not good enough. You're my only client.

William assumed

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

but quickly turned away, wiping away

again. He took it out and saw Emelie's text. "Have you showered?

and texted,

sent him a location. "You've got an

She turned to Ashton and said, "Take me home

"Yes, sir," Ashton said.

home, William drove himself to the

airport. A narrow, overgrown path branched off, shrouded in darkness. It

van sat with its front and rear lights on. Jodie and the bodyguards stood nearby,

William parked his car.

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

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

with so much of my work, have you