Chapter 155
Besides, working with the Smith family would only let them drain the Brown family dry. The Brown family wouldn't get any benefit at all. The Brown family would have to be crazy to agree to such a request.
After the Smith family hit a wall with the Brown family, they could only look for other options.
But since then, William hadn't heard anything about the Smith family.
This was just a minor incident. William had no interest in James at all. In fact, because of Emily, he was quite unhappy with James and always wanted to find a chance to teach him a good lesson.
If it weren't for the Clarence situation keeping him busy, the Smith family would have been finished long ago.
But now he heard that the Smith family's crisis had passed, and they weren't affected by the Johnson family at all.
That raised a question: without the Johnson family's help and without the Brown family lending a hand, how did the Smith family get through the crisis?
And now, not only did something happen to Emily, but James was also involved. That driver was clearly targeting both of them, making no distinction.
And just before this, Emily and James had met. To say this had nothing to do with James—nobody would believe that.
After hearing William's analysis, Emily felt shiver run down her spine. She unconsciously rubbed the goosebumps on her arms and shivered.
"No way, right?"
She hesitated before speaking. "Are you saying James found a savior, and that person happens to be your Brown family's enemy and also my enemy, so that's why they're going after us like this?"
"Very likely."
William nodded.
"Wait, that doesn't make sense."
Emily noticed something odd. "I haven't heard about the Smith family connecting with any big shot. The Smith family has always had no other option except to depend on the Johnson family."
At this point, Emily gave a cold, sarcastic laugh.
"Actually, if you think about it, if the Smith family could find another way out, why would they team up with the Johnson family?"
"What kind of person Brian is—I'm not the only one who knows what he's like."
William frowned slightly. "But I think my guess is probably right."
Emily thought for a moment and nodded. "Maybe. After all, I haven't been in touch with James for a long time."
"You know about his recent activities? You must know other things too."
"Well then, of course what you say is most accurate."
Emily shrugged. "Whatever. As long as James does something illegal, we won't let him off."
"Today's incident can't just end like this. I'll go back to the police station later."
"Emily, that's not the most important thing right now."
William looked at Emily seriously. "Haven't you realized it yet?"
"James asking you out today very likely had another purpose. Maybe it wasn't just to lure me out—it could also be that he was targeting you."
William said this with a flash of complexity in his eyes. "I think we're both his targets."
"Think about it this way, James asked you out, and he knew you wouldn't want to see him, but he still did it."
"And when you're scared, you'll definitely reach out to me first, and I'll definitely come find you. That way, he naturally achieves his goal, right?"
"I'm saying James might have someone else behind him—that's the reason."
Emily's heart trembled. She understood now. No wonder William looked so serious when he was talking earlier.
"Emily, you're in a very dangerous situation right now."
William held her hand. "If things are really as we analyzed, James has already set his sights on you."
"If he didn't succeed this time, there might be a next time, and another time after that."
"I can't be by your side every single time. What if something really happens to you? What would I do?"
Emily's heart sank.
William was right. She should never joke around with her own life.
You only live once. Even if not for herself, just for the children's sake, she had to protect herself.
"Come back to the Brown family with me."
William offered a solution. "If you don't go back, I really can't feel at ease."
"Don't forget, you're not just one person—there's also your mom."
"Last time she was taken by Brian and suffered so much. Do you want that to happen again?"
"Of course not."
Emily quickly shook her head.
"Exactly."
William relaxed a bit. "Come back with me."
"Only staying at the Brown family is absolutely safe. That way I can also focus my energy on handling company matters."
"I just returned to the Brown family, and there are many things waiting for me to deal with. Clarence keeps watching me, and I really don't have enough energy."
But Emily hesitated and didn't agree right away.
She didn't know what to say. If she just rashly went back with William like this, what would that mean?
Although they already had children together, the Brown family had never met Emily, especially Raymond.
William was the one in charge of the company, but Raymond was the head of the Brown family.
'Will he really be satisfied with me? What if he's not? Will he kick me out? Will he take it out on William?'
For Emily, these were all things she had to consider.
"What are you still hesitating about?"
A flash of anxiety crossed William's eyes as he held her hand tighter.
"Everything I'm saying is to protect you and your mom. This is the only best solution."
"You know it too—neither you nor Amelia can withstand any trouble."
"Emily, come back with me."
William's voice gradually softened, as if he were coaxing Emily.
Emily was vaguely persuaded by William, but soon she shook her head firmly.
"No, I can't go back to the Brown family with you."
"Why not?" William got anxious.
He thought that after saying so much, Emily would definitely agree, but her attitude was surprisingly firm.
"What exactly is making you unwilling to go back with me?"
William was really confused. "Is it that I'm not doing well enough? Or is there another reason? Tell me, and I'll definitely fix it."
"It's not that you're not doing well enough—it's my problem."
Emily's heart was in a panic. "I'm not ready to go back to the Brown family yet. I don't want to go back for now."
"But don't worry, I'll protect myself. When I'm not home, I lock my mom inside and don't let her go out."
"I'm confident I can protect her."
"What about yourself?"
William's brow furrowed tightly. "Haven't you thought about yourself? How will you protect yourself?"
"Emily, please stop making me worry, okay?"
"No, I can't go with you."
Emily wouldn't listen no matter what.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore."
Emily breathed a sigh of relief. "Take me home first. I have some other things to take care of."