Chapter 679

Brittany stiffened for a moment, then quickly sidestepped Isaac and strode back to her room.

At the Dillion family’s new house.

Carla emerged from the bathroom only to be startled by the sight of William standing in their bedroom. Her surprise quickly turned into delight as she expressed her happiness, “William, you’re home.”

In all their time being married, William seldom came home.

She’d always wanted to spend more time with him, to cultivate their relationship, but she never got the chance.

William sidestepped her approach; he’d just returned from a social event and the smell of liquor clung to him. His brows furrowed, “I heard you met with Brittany this afternoon?”

Carla froze, “Did my sister-in-law tattle on me?”

Hadn’t Brittany promised to sever all ties with William?

Why would she say one thing and do the opposite?

“Why did you say those things?” William’s brow knitted tighter.

Carla had crossed a line.

knew better than

ex-girlfriend, nor do I appreciate you maintaining contact with her. Is there a problem

issue with her actions, “All these years, you’ve held her in high regard. But does she truly care for

darkened in an instant, cutting her

loosened his tie, unbuttoned his shirt, his tone laced with impatience, “Carla, our marriage was never fair to begin with. I won’t develop feelings for you, nor can ! offer you anything beyond the title of my wife. During our marriage, I won’t disrespect it, but I also expect

fallen on his shoulders. He was

to work on their marriage was due to Brittany. She bit her

stance clear enough

the items on

guest room, William

don’t take what Carla said to

propped herself up and replied, “I didn’t give it much thought.”

Let’s meet tomorrow. I have a project I’d like to

“Okay.”

Brittany fell back

had been eyeing it for quite

government policy. If they could somehow secure it, the Dustin Group would not have to

crisis and needed a big project to boost their morale, and

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