Chapter 497 Congratulations, Mr. Middleton

William pressed harder against her, not letting her push him away. He said, "What's wrong with using a little strategy to pursue the person I like? Didn't you say you could accept a bit of scheming between adults? Why was it okay for Samuel but not for me?" Emelie couldn't believe he was using that as an excuse. "Don't twist my words! Those aren't the same thing!" "How is it not? And didn’t you say that everything before putting on the ring would be water under the bridge? Doesn’t this count too?" William said. For the first time in her life, Emelie was so furious that she couldn't form a response. How dare he claim that his manipulative actions were just because he liked her? He hid his true nature and pretended to change just to win her over. He even manipulated public opinion and caused trouble for her dad. They were all a part of his strategy to pursue her. Was she expected to forgive him for everything just because he liked her and because she said that everything before p