Chapter 503

William Turner walked over slowly. Standing behind the woman, his voice was hoarse: "Chloe Grace, crying all by yourself? That’s not like you." Chloe wanted to argue back, but her red, swollen eyes betrayed her. She looked visibly shaken. Through a strained voice, she said, "William, leave me alone." But William didn’t leave. On the contrary, he grabbed her delicate wrist firmly, his voice just as strained: "So, it’s over with Edmund Quinn, right? Chloe, we’re both single now..." Heads turned in the café; people always loved watching beautiful people tangled in love and heartache. Disliking being the center of attention, Chloe picked up her purse and left, heading to the elevator to reach the underground parking lot. Since she'd been sick, driving herself had become rare—she usually rode in her driver’s car. The elevator doors gradually began closing. And then came a sudden interruption: a hand thrust forward to pry the doors open. William squeezed inside, bracing himself against the e