Emily Parker was just about to send a message to Carlos.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door. It was Mrs. Carter.
Her heart tightened abruptly. In a panic, her gaze quickly swept over the glaring divorce agreement on the table. Almost reflexively, Emily hurriedly grabbed it and stuffed it into the drawer.
In this household, Mrs. Carter had always been very considerate towards her. She was the elder Emily was closest to and the one she least wanted to hurt.
The marriage crisis between her and Carlos felt like a heavy stone pressing on her heart. Thɪs chapter is updated by Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
Emily thought to herself, once Mrs. Carter recovered completely, she would find a suitable time to confess, so the damage could be minimized.
"Emily, there’s a gentleman named William here to see you."
Mrs. Carter’s voice came from outside the door, gentle and with a hint of confusion.
Emily paused slightly. William?
Why did he come all of a sudden?
Countless questions flooded her mind.
Meanwhile, Carlos hurried back to the mansion.
His long legs striding, his steps urgent and forceful, with only one thought in his mind - to see Emily quickly, explain the misunderstanding with Rainny White, and set her mind at ease.
But just after a few steps forward, his gaze inadvertently swept towards the lakeside not far ahead, his steps halted abruptly, and the blood in his entire body seemed to freeze.
By the lakeside, the evening sun’s rays gently outlined two figures.
The man, tall and gently embracing Emily, was none other than William.
The breeze swept across the lake, creating ripples, but Carlos had no heart to admire any of it.
His previously bright mood was instantly shrouded in gloom, and his expression turned sullen.
He had barely managed to send Adam Willow away, and now William was lingering around persistently?
An indescribable anger and jealousy surged in him, his fists clenched unconsciously, the knuckles white from the pressure.
At this moment, by the lakeside, William looked at Emily with a face full of guilt, his tone laden with apology:
"Emily, I’m very sorry, but I had to do it."
His eyes were filled with helplessness.
It seemed as though he was bearing a heavy burden.
Emily shook her head slightly, her hair swaying softly with the movement, and said gently,
"William, it’s not your fault.
But I didn’t expect that Henry Parker still had such connections." Her voice was calm, but her eyes couldn’t hide the worry.
As it turned out, William had come to say goodbye to Emily.
His expression was rushed, his eyes anxious, as he informed Emily that he had an urgent matter and needed to return immediately to Sinovia.
But what shocked Emily even more was the bombshell news William brought—Sophie Parker had been acquitted.
Upon hearing this, Emily’s face turned pale instantly. Her already complicated feelings became heavier, like a giant stone pressing on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe.
Sophie Parker had calculated everything, thinking that with her well-crafted lies, she could plunge Emily into an irredeemable abyss. But she never imagined that her malicious acts would be uncovered by William and Emily together, and they would bring her to court on defamation charges. William, who held significant influence internationally with intricate ties, sent Sophie into a panic. She knew that this time, the cold life of prison seemed inevitable.
In the interrogation room, Sophie Parker looked pale, her eyes wandering, beads of sweat trickling down her cheeks, filled with fear and regret. However, just when the case seemed settled, things took an unexpected turn. A significant figure in Sinovia intervened for some unknown reason, making a single call, his voice low and undeniable. After some back-and-forth, William had no choice but to make a concession and withdraw the charges. Filled with indignation yet powerless due to multiple pressures, he could only sigh privately.
As for Emily, she had believed that the truth would prevail, that justice would come eventually. She arrived at the police station with hope, expecting the law to bring Sophie the punishment she deserved, only to have cold reality throw a bucket of cold water on her. The police officers, businesslike, dismissed it as a typical family dispute due to Emily and Sophie being sisters. No matter how tearfully Emily recounted her grievances or stressed the seriousness of the matter, they all refused to handle it, turning her accusation away.
Leaving the police station, Emily looked at the overcast sky, tears welling up in her eyes, her heart full of grievances and unwillingness with no way to vent. She couldn’t understand why the truth became so powerless under the "kidnapping" of power and kinship, with justice seeming so unreachable.