Chapter 196

Emily Smith lifted her eyes, her gaze settling on William Johnson's face.

He was eerily calm, his dark eyes devoid of any emotion.

"I'll leave," she said, clenching her fists. "Even if you disagree."

She turned to walk away.

"Your sister's hospital bill is due next month," William's voice cut through the silence behind her.

Emily froze, her shoulders trembling slightly.

But she didn't look back. She pushed through the door and left.

Grace Lee happened to pass by, her face paling when she noticed the blood at the corner of Emily's lips.

......

The entire afternoon, Emily was distracted.

She made several typing errors, forcing Michael Thompson to correct her repeatedly.

At lunch, she mechanically chewed her food, tasting nothing.

By the end of the workday, she canceled her recording session, desperate to see her sister.

The rain poured heavily.

Emily stood at the company entrance, waiting for a cab, her shoes soaked at the tips.

A black luxury car suddenly sped past, splashing muddy water all over her.

The tinted window rolled up just enough to reveal Amanda Lin's smug smirk before it disappeared.

Through the glass, Emily saw William burying his face in Amanda's neck, their intimacy unmistakable.

She looked down at her drenched clothes, her eyes burning.

Unable to hail a cab, she rushed into the subway station.

The cold wind carried the scent of rain, making her shiver.

But the chill in her heart was worse.

The hospital room was unnervingly quiet.

Staring at her sister's pale face, Emily was suddenly overwhelmed by despair.

She had thought about running away.

But what about her sister?

It was her negligence that had led to this.

As despicable as William was, at least he ensured her sister's treatment.

Mia Harris and Daniel Chen were still by her side.

Why torment herself over a worthless man?

Taking a deep breath, she made her decision.

She would stay at BestTech and earn the ten million she needed.

Only then could she truly escape this nightmare.