Chapter 59

Chloe immediately moved away from William, as if she was avoiding something dirty. Linda said, "Mr. Hunter, please don't say that. It could damage Chloe's reputation." Luke looked confused, not understanding the implications of her words or William's presence. He seemed puzzled about the connection between damaging Chloe's reputation and William's presence. Linda clarified, "He's the guy I liked when I was blind." Luke was even more perplexed as he wasn't familiar with Linda's and William's history. He had met Linda during a previous Poly auction event. He knew her primarily because of his investment in that project. As for other things, he had no idea. Linda's simple remark about liking William when she was blind tore William's heart apart. The realization that her affection for him was seen as a mistake was excruciating. The pain was similar to the four years ago when he recalled who the little girl in the fire was. The pain suffocated him. Linda further explained to Luke,