Chapter 668
“I know you have a large business and probably don’t care about such a small profit, but I still hope you’ll accept it. Otherwise, I’ll feel bad,” Emilia said sincerely.
Since she had already put it that way, William couldn’t turn her down.
Besides, he could always return what she gave him in the future, and double it. There was no need to keep refusing and make things awkward.
After Signing the contract and finalizing the details of their plan, they went to the most famous and romantic restaurant in Claudeville.
Then, a staged photo of them quickly landed on the front pages of every major website.
As people speculated whether they were truly a couple, given how close they looked, they made their official announcement while surrounded by reporters.
Under the flashing lights, William held Emilia’s hand tightly and said sincerely, “Yes, we’re together, and we’re getting married soon.”
Hearing the sincerity in his voice, her heart involuntarily skipped a beat.
Although Emilia didn’t have feelings for him and knew he was deliberately showing affection right now, he was just so handsome.
When someone that good–looking gazed at a person with such tenderness, it was impossible not to feel something.
It was like seeing a gorgeous celebrity and squealing a little, even if someone already had a partner. Or like when people’s hearts started racing when a ridiculously attractive model popped up on their social media feed.
Even though appearances were superficial and fleeting, they still made a big difference in this world. Attractive people often had it easier when it came to winning hearts or getting what they wanted.
William was handsome, but Emilia wasn’t any less stunning.
She had always been admired, from her university days to her workplace, with radiant skin and striking beauty. No matter who she stood next to, her beauty would never fade in comparison. In fact, she would stand out even
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Together, they looked like the perfect couple, good–looking, talented, and evenly matched in status.
Cameras around them flashed nonstop, and photos of the two quickly flooded the internet as news of them together went viral.
As Emilia was already well–known for her brilliance, the first thing that came to people’s minds was the AI chip she had developed that helped those who were wheelchair–bound walk again.
Because of that, her beauty was often overlooked.
Many people didn’t realize she was the same viral researcher when they saw how perfect and stunning she looked in the photos with William.
It wasn’t until later that they found out the mysterious woman who had captured the heart of the wealthiest man in Redwood was actually the most admired researcher at the moment.
And the already trending news instantly became even more explosive.
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Meanwhile, when Grace—who was in the middle of a prenatal checkup–saw the news, she was so furious that her stomach began to hurt.