William immediately replied in the group, "Oh, my wife passed away a long time ago, I guess Matilda and
I share the same fate..."
One of the nosy friends said, "Hey, you and Matilda are a match made in heaven as always!"
Some of the people who accepted William’s gift of money joined in the bandwagon. Someone even said," Hey, William, now that you and Matilda are widowed, you guys should be together! I remember how you fell head over heels in love with her. Come on, go for it! We send you our sincere blessings!"
William laughed out loud and said, "Then I would like t o express my gratitude to your support and blessings, but it's all up to Matilda, I can't force her."
Then, he continued, "Besides, I’ve decided to return to Aurous Hill and start my business venture here regardless."
"What? Why?" Someone in the group exclaimed," William, haven't your family settled down in Hong Kong for many years already? Why have you suddenly decided to return to Aurous Hill?"
"Look at Matilda, she has decided to come back after living in the US for so many years, hasn't she? It proves how wonderful and good Aurous Hill is. It’s the place where we've spent our youthful years sweating
and crying! I’ve decided to go back to Aurous Hill to enjoy my retirement!"
Jacob could not hold back anymore. He sent a message to the group, saying, "William, I advise you to give up on your plan. Matilda didn’t like you then and she doesn't like you now. Stop embarrassing yourself!"
Frankly, Jacob was feeling very nervous and cowardly right now.
William was now a successful Hong Kong businessman with a net worth of hundreds of millions, he was much more superior than him in many ways.
He, on the other hand, hadn’t had a good life all these years. It was a world of difference compared with his high-spirited self in college.
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