Chapter 486 No Way Out

Charles' expression darkened, and he silently tossed the leftover grapes back onto the fruit plate. Beathan looked at him. "All this mess only happened because we didn't handle things thoroughly back then. If we don’t fix it now, it’s only a matter of time before someone uncovers the truth." Though Charles' feelings for Emelie were mostly driven by the ledger, he genuinely liked her. He hesitated at the thought of taking Emelie's life. "Let's just look for the ledger first. We'll deal with the rest after," Charles said. Beathan lowered his eyes, his lashes casting a shadow across his face. … When William exited the hospital, the rain had just stopped, leaving the air humid and cold. With a blank expression, William descended the stairs. He broke the puddles with his leather shoes and headed towards his car. The sky was dark, and the streetlights were dim. William maneuvered his way toward his car, his tall figure drifting between light and shadow. Before he entered, he recei