Chapter 540

• Richard hadn't expected Blake to bring up the past.
• His face instantly turned pale, but he had already prepared an excuse.
• He laughed and explained, "I just wanted to bring you two closer. You were so talented and young, and I adore Emily. I wanted to find a good mate for her. I thought you were excellent, and she liked you, so bringing you together was a good thing. Who knew it would cause so much trouble. Afterward, Emerson criticized me and even sent me to prison to reflect."