Chapter 540

　　Richard hadn't expected Blake to bring up the past. 　　His face instantly turned pale, but he had already prepared an excuse. 　　He laughed and explained, "I just wanted to bring you two closer. You were so talented and young, and I adore Emily. I wanted to find a good mate for her. I thought you were excellent, and she liked you, so bringing you together was a good thing. Who knew it would cause so much trouble. Afterward, Emerson criticized me and even sent me to prison to reflect." 　　Blake listened and found it utterly hollow. 　　Richard's skin had only gotten thicker. He could make a lie sound like the absolute truth. 　　"I see. I thought you wanted to embarrass me and severely disappoint Emerson. It seems I misunderstood your good intentions," Blake played along, cooperating with the act. 　　"I was foolish back then. Don't take it to heart!" Richard didn't want to talk about old matters, so he swallowed his anger and apologized. 　　"It's over, and I won't hold onto it," Blake finished