Chapter 742 Advantage

• Sophie only eased up after she accompanied William to his checkup and read the result report. I would've felt guilty if Old Mr. Lombard was gravely hurt. After all, it was because of me that Nicholas set up the accident.
• Upon detecting her sigh of relief, William grinned. “There's no need for you to feel guilty, my dear. After all, death comes for us all. If I had passed on due to the accident instead, you still shouldn't blame yourself.” In the past, I didn't like her and refused to accept her. But now, I do. In the future, she'll be part of the Lombard family, so I have to protect her, too.
• She lowered her head. “I'm sorry, Old Mr. Lombard. It's my fault for not—”