Chapter 497

William had a different take on her comments. "First, making money is never easy, and everything I do here is for my benefit. Let's be clear about that. Investing in the entertainment industry is one of the fastest ways to see a return. I want to make money, and if that also happens to help you out, then it's a win-win situation. "Second, you don't have to think everything I'm doing is all for your sake. I'm a businessman. The priority here is profit. If I put in a huge effort and went through hell to get what I wanted, I'd still think it's worth it. "Lastly, Linda, I'm sure you know where I stand when it comes to you. I'm not trying to push you or make you see me in any particular way. I want you to know that I haven't been able to forget you." Linda met William's gaze. "But here's the thing—the world doesn't always have a response just because you can't let go of something." If there was a response to being unable to let go of something, there would not be any regrets and drama