Chapter 813 On the Brink of Falling

At first, William was a little angry. After all, he was William Middleton—the one always in control of everything. Not only had he become someone else's pawn this time, but he had also ended up in such a miserable, pathetic state. Even on that graduation trip back in college, when he accidentally crossed paths with a gang, got caught up with crooked cops, and took a brutal beating, he hadn't been in such a sorry state. However, the moment he met Emelie's eyes, he felt that there wasn't anything to be mad about. After all, it concerned her. His expression softened. "I'm not angry. I'm fine as long as you're okay." Emelie didn't believe that he wasn't angry. She emphasized each word slowly, "William, I said I played you." William patiently replied, "And I said I'm fine as long as you're okay." Emelie gritted her teeth and laughed sarcastically. "William, to be honest, after everything you've done for me, I'm almost starting to feel soft-hearted. If my mom hadn't died, I might even