Chapter 853

Besides being a director, Linda was also the company's vice president. On top of that, she managed multiple other businesses. Even if she wrapped up work for one company, did that mean she could ignore the others? And what about the projects she was working on? It was a constant juggling act, and there was no escaping it. William sighed. "There's something I've always wanted to say to you, but I've been worried you'd get upset. Maybe it's better if I don't say it." Linda didn't need to guess. She already knew what he was getting at. It was probably something like "I'll take care of you" or "Let me provide for you." For most women, words like that might sound sweet, even romantic—a classic love confession. However, to Linda, they felt suffocating, even creepy. She was fiercely independent. She didn't need anyone to take care of her and found the idea of someone "providing for her" outright repulsive. "I know what you want to say, but don't bother," she said bluntly. "I don't want