Chapter 245 We're just friends
William never considered himself a particularly passionate person.
Over the years, he had been with countless women, and not every one of them was a reincarnation of Artemis.
Yet, he wasn't heartless either. Though he was immortal, he was not devoid of desires or aspirations, nor did he regard the world with indifference.
Every once in a while, when he felt weary, he would, like he did fifty years ago, sink into a deep slumber. Upon waking, he would start a brand new life.
The time he spent with Artemis could probably be described as the most content and happiest period of his life.
First loves tend to leave an indelible mark, so whenever he encountered a woman who bore an uncanny resemblance to Artemis, it would inadvertently stir the deepest tenderness within his heart.
He did have feelings for Morgana back in the day, but someone like him found it hard to fall deeply in love.
He dared not divine what exactly had happened to Evelyn, as doing so might bring catastrophic harm to her—a lesson learned from eons of experience.
Stepping into the Silvergate Tower, the first familiar face William encountered was surprisingly Lana.
At that moment, Lana was seated on a couch on the ground floor of the Silvergate Tower, waiting alongside many others, seemingly expecting something.
As William's gaze settled on her, Lana instinctively looked up at him and then stood to approach him.
"William? What are you doing here?" Lana, with her curvaceous figure perfectly accentuated by her white professional attire, looked at William in confusion. Her gaze then shifted to the people accompanying him, finally resting on Alice. "Alice?"
Alice blinked, speaking somewhat plaintively, "Lana, you recognize him but not me? Have I changed that much?"
Lana laughed, "The last time I saw you, you were just fourteen or fifteen. Now you've grown so beautiful, how could I recognize you instantly? I almost mistook you for a celebrity."
"You're just teasing me now," Alice laughed, then asked, "By the way, Lana, what brings you here?"
Before William could even answer Lana's earlier question, the two women had already started catching up. He simply chose to remain silent and listen.
Lana sighed and said, "What else could it be? A few days ago, a woman named Evelyn suddenly ventured into various industries. Her company, WillEve LiveStream Studios, hasn't even launched its app yet, but they're aggressively poaching top broadcasters from other major platforms. It's utterly ruthless. Worst of all, she has her sights set on New York's live-streaming companies, aiming for a complete takeover. And now, I'm in her crosshairs."
"Is Evelyn really that formidable?" Alice recalled Evelyn as a demure woman, who always seemed shy when speaking. How could she be so aggressive in her approach?
"Yes, she's quite remarkable. In just four days, she's stirred up quite a storm in New York." Lana subtly gestured toward the sofa with a nod of her head, whispering, "See those people sitting over there? None of them are worth less than a hundred million dollars. They're all here for Evelyn, either waiting to be acquired or seeking a partnership."
At this point, Lana couldn't help but express her admiration, "Her decisiveness and audacity make me feel inferior. As far as I know, she now possesses all of the assets previously held by the Taylor family. None of us here can rival her."
Listening on the side, William wasn't surprised.
If Evelyn did inherit memories, even mistakenly identifying herself as Guinevere due to her obsession, her tact and strategies are certainly not something these minor businesspeople could match.
Morgana, back in the day, was the noble witch of Camelot.
Although she had a complicated relationship with Arthur, her cunning and charm were unmatched.
From the novel written by Evelyn, it's evident she deeply sees herself in the role of Guinevere. After all, Guinevere was the queen of Camelot!
Whether it's her political acumen, wisdom, or leadership, Evelyn certainly stands out in the modern age. Especially now that she has become an intermediate Soulmancer.
The abilities of a Soulmancer give her an edge in many aspects, not just combat skills, but also analytical and memory capabilities far surpassing an average person.
With such abilities, coupled with the vast wealth of the Taylor family, establishing a business empire in New York would undoubtedly be a breeze for Evelyn. Based on the comments William has seen on social media, Evelyn's trajectory is skyrocketing, her potential limitless.
Alice hadn't expected Lana to hold Evelyn in such high esteem and felt a growing unease.
William had mentioned before that Evelyn was to be his future wife.
With Evelyn being so outstanding, she seemed to be the perfect match for William.
Evelyn's company is called WillEve...
Isn't their relationship the kind that just needs a spark to ignite their passion?
It seems highly probable that Evelyn will be William's future wife.
William, probably aware of Evelyn's current status, said to Lana, "Let's go up!"
"Go up?" Lana chuckled bitterly, "I'm here as part of a company waiting to be acquired. Everyone has to wait in line. Do you think we can just walk up there? Don't you see all those people still sitting on the sofa?"
William took out his phone and called Evelyn. The call connected quickly.
"William? You're looking for me?" Evelyn's voice on the other end was as gentle as ever, as if she were still that demure young lady.
William replied, "Yes, I'm on the first floor of Silvergate Tower. Come down; I need to talk to you."
"Alright! Give me a few minutes; I'll be right down," Evelyn said before hanging up.
William glanced at Lana and said, "Wait a bit; she's coming down to meet us."
Lana's mouth fell open slightly, staring at William, at a loss for words.
This guy is seriously impressive.
Previously, Lila had introduced him to job opportunities and even set up his phone. Alice was always trailing behind him like a devoted sidekick. Now, this was even more outrageous. Evelyn, who had all of New York's prominent businessmen waiting on her, was coming down just because he made a call.
Could it be that William has reached the pinnacle of benefiting from his relationships?
Lana, burning with curiosity, couldn't resist asking, "William, what's your relationship with Evelyn?"
William replied, "She used to live next door to me. We're friends, I guess."
"Neighbors?" Lana's eyes narrowed slightly, probing further, "So, did you break up with Lila?"
"Lila?" William furrowed his brow, "We're just friends too."
Lana's gaze shifted to Alice, the insinuation clear in her eyes.
Alice hurriedly added, "Friends!"
Lana couldn't help but let out a dry laugh, "Haha, all of your 'friends'... are incredibly beautiful women."
And it's not just about their beauty. The 'friends' around William, which one of them has a simple background?
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