Mr William Madame Is Dying

"William Cole, ich habe Ihre Frau nach Hause gebracht." Ein junger Mann stieg aus einem schwarzen BMW aus. William Coles Frau, Ruth Dawn, stieg ebenfalls auf dem Beifahrersitz aus. Der Mann sah auf, sein Blick traf William am Fenster im zweiten Stock und grinste: "Na, was sagst du? Soll ich sie hochbringen?"

On racontait que Qiao Xi avait une constitution fragile – une beauté maladive. On racontait qu'elle dépensait une fortune chaque jour en médicaments – les engloutissant comme des bonbons. On racontait que dix serviteurs l'attendaient auprès de son lit chaque jour – un fardeau pour tout le monde. Ils attendaient tous que la famille Qiao renvoie Qiao Xi à la campagne et la laisse se débrouiller toute seule. Qiao Xi : "Ils disent tous que je suis faible et incapable de prendre soin de moi. Apparemment, je dépense de l'argent de manière inconsidérée aussi." Elle regarda son chemisier déchiré et s’exaspéra. Qiao Xi : "Vous voulez dire que cette famille riche laisse sa fille porter des vêtements déchirés tous les jours ?" La fille riche de la famille Qiao ? Elle en avait assez ! Elle ne le serait plus ! Donc... Mauvais garçon : "Sans la famille Qiao, tu n'es rien." Qiao Xi : "Si je suis expulsée de la famille Qiao, je serai finie." Mauvaise fille : "Sœurette, ne sois pas trop déçue. Tant que tu travailleras dur, tu seras louée un jour." Qiao Xi : "Tais-toi, je ne connais pas une traîtresse comme toi." Le mauvais garçon et la mauvaise fille : "???" On racontait que le plus jeune fils de la famille Gu, Gu Zheng, avait imprudemment épousé une femme qui n'avait rien d'autre que son apparence. Qiao Xi : "Quelqu'un me méprise-t-il ?" Un jour, Qiao Xi vit un des employés de Gu Zheng se creuser la tête sur une série de chiffres à l'écran de l'ordinateur. Comme elle avait du temps libre, elle prêta main-forte. Avait-elle vraiment piraté le pare-feu créé par les efforts conjoints des meilleurs hackers de l'élite ?! Gu Zheng se rapprochait à chaque pas. "Qiao Xi, qu'est-ce que tu me caches encore ? Hmm ?" Qiao Xi : "Oh non ! Je me sens étourdie à nouveau ! Je suis si faible. Ce corps à moi est juste trop faible !"

Qiao Nian a vécu dans la maison de la famille Qiao pendant 18 ans avant que ses parents biologiques ne la retrouvent. Soudainement, toutes les familles riches de la ville savaient que la famille Qiao avait une fausse fille ! Une vraie fille de famille aisée serait douée, douce et gentille. Une fausse fille ne serait pas capable d’acquérir des compétences et n’accomplirait rien. Tout le monde voulait voir à quel point elle serait misérable lorsqu'elle retournerait dans son ravin après avoir été expulsée d'une famille riche ! Qiao Nian pensait aussi que ses parents biologiques étaient de pauvres professeurs du comté de Luohe. Qui aurait cru que son frère conduisait une Phaeton d'une valeur de trois cent mille yuans ! Son père biologique était aussi un professeur qui enseignait à l'Université de Tsinghua ! Le gros bonnet de la famille de canailles est devenu un lèche-bottes et s'est incliné devant son grand-père… Qiao Nian était sidérée. Euh… cela ne revenait pas au même que dire oui ! Après avoir été libérée de la famille de canailles, Qiao Nian a pu être elle-même. Elle était la première étudiante à l'examen d'entrée à l'université, une star des diffusions en direct et l'héritière d'un patrimoine culturel inestimable… Ses identités ont été révélées et lorsqu'elle a commencé à apparaître dans les recherches populaires de la ville, la famille de canailles est devenue verte. Les anti-fans se moquaient : À quoi ça sert d'essayer de feindre une image ? Tu ne fais que coller à mon frère tous les jours, n'est-ce pas ? Qiao Nian a répondu : Je suis désolée mais j'ai déjà trouvé chaussure à mon pied. Frère Aîné : @Qiao Nian. Permettez-moi de vous la présenter. Voici ma sœur. Grand-père fortuné : Ma chère petite-fille, pourquoi travailles-tu si dur ? Si tu veux un vélo, grand-père te l'achètera ! Les riches et puissants de Pékin colportaient une rumeur selon laquelle Maître Wang cachait une épouse dans sa maison luxueuse. Peu importe combien de personnes ont essayé de le convaincre, il ne l'a jamais emmenée rencontrer quelqu'un. S'il était interrogé, il répondrait la même phrase. « Ma femme vient de la campagne et elle est timide. » Jusqu'au jour où quelqu'un a vu le noble et froid Maître Wang tenir la taille svelte d'une fille tout en se cachant dans un coin de mur et en murmurant les yeux rouges. « Chérie, quand me donneras-tu un titre ? » [Fausse fille qui vient en réalité d'une famille véritablement riche] + [Deux gros bonnets]

A strange illness had affected humanity that caused them to succumb to despair and violence, slowly draining their life force until they die and their corpses morphed into murderous and hungry creatures known as hellspawns, plunging the world into chaos and destruction. Meanwhile, a so-called labyrinth of trials that had descended to the world along with the hellspawn disease was conquered by humans and allowed them to awakened their innate abilities in order to fight back against the monsters that threatened to end the world. 20 years later, Lloyd Claudel, who had just turn fifteen years old, had a wishful dream of living a comfortable and carefree life without worrying about food. Having lost his mother at an early age in the midst of chaos that caused a riot among the civilians due to shortage of food supply, life was a hard struggle for him. He was rescued by an aspirant from the clutches of his father who had turned into a hellspawn later after his mother's death, which gave him a second chance to live, but his luck ran out soon enough as his remaining resources were slowly being depleted to the point it threatened his survival for one more day as he had no job and no one to rely on. Having no choice left but to heed the advice of his savior, he ended up bribing a guard for a recommendation to enter the academy and participated in the trials ceremony secretly that was supposed to be only for the rich and capable people, only to get entangled with horrible fate once more after awakening a non-combat innate ability and even had almost crossed the boundary between life and death inside the trials. Surprisingly, he was one of the very few people who had awakened another soul tree system, making him unique and giving and allowing him to grow stronger and faster than others. Will he be able to turn the tides of fate this time and survive the ruthless ordeals of the trials or would he succumb to death this time? Follow Lloyd as he embarks in his struggles to fulfill his goals and ambitions.

In a shattered world ruled by the Five Terrors, Veradis is sent on a mission by his god. To break the land’s chains, he must master its foreign ways—but beneath its surface lies a dark truth, and Veradis’s own past holds secrets he cannot outrun.

Gyu, a rich and arrogant billionaire, meets Uno, a poor but kind and hardworking girl. Their worlds are different, but they fall in love. Gyu softens up around Uno, showing a playful side he never knew he had. They face challenges because of their different backgrounds, but their love helps them overcome them. It's a story about how love can change people and bring them together, even when they come from different worlds.

What happens when you are famous but no one has ever seen you? Then you can be anyone and anyone can be you. Aliza Kaif is that unfortunate name owning every headline, every news chanel, the star of all gossips. But where is she now? Has she really died as people say..? No one knows. A heiress to unending wealth, Aliza Kaif, a reclusive sensational painter skyrocketed to fame only to disappear abruptly overnight after her mansion is raided, paintings destroyed, and lawsuits filed. But what did a homebody, with no family, no friends and zero connections with the world, did to rage everyone like this? How did a person no one even knew existed till yesterday became the most hated person of today? Did really the tragedies of her life and depression drive her crazy and she did as the news say? Or is she being framed? Lawyer Momin is desperate to find out. Momin is a social butterfly. He has lived a fairytale life. He is everything Aliza is not, got everything the other doesn't. And is desperate on taking the loosing case of Aliza. Momin is hellbent to find Aliza and tell her that she is his wife. But how will Aliza react to it. How will one react if you loose all you have and then some stranger tells you he is your husband.. A childhood marriage. But things doesn't add up for aliza who is also hiding many secrets and a baby. She has no recollection of her childhood memories anymore, making Momin's words the only evidence to his claims. To Aliza, Momin's words not just sounded crazy but also warm like sun. To have someone to call family, a person to stand by you when everyone defies you. Although his bubbly nature saved the suicidal Aliza, but she can see though his perfect facade, she knows this man belonging to the perfect world is not as happy as he seems. His smile may be a lock to the darkest corner in his heart. She is afraid he might not like her as much once all her secrets are known. Entangled together in an unimaginable serendipity by fate, their two hearts gradually approached, understanding and healing each other, finding salvation, and hope. However, questions linger: What fueled Aliza's success and downfall? Is Momin's claim genuine? What secrets lie beneath his charming exterior? The brutal truths and secrets of past blur the lines between reality and deception, as Aliza and Momin confront their demons. They must decide: will their love prevail, or will the secrets of their pasts destroy their future? The tale of Aliza and Momin and the magic that connects all dots in their lives.

"She never meant to fall for him, and he never meant to break her heart." Elsa’s life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself drawn to her infuriating boss, Rey. Sarcastic and self-centered, he’s everything she once hated—yet somehow, he becomes everything she thought she wanted. But just as she lets herself believe in their love, Rey’s engagement to someone else shatters her world. Now he’s begging for a second chance, but can Elsa trust him with her heart again?

She never dreamed that she would meet him in the bathroom and they... Five years ago, she betrayed him for some reason and chose someone else, which deeply hurt him and he swore to make her pay the price. After the reunion, he launched a fierce attack on her, while she tried to escape this emotional entanglement. However, the red line of fate seems to have already tightly connected the two. Through repeated interactions and confrontations, they gradually uncovered their past misunderstandings and got to know each other again. His deep affection for her remained, and she was gradually moved by his sincerity.

Ruth seorang gadis yang comel dan nakal,sifatnya agak sedikit tulus sehingga nampak kebodohan yang menlucukan,dari keluarga pertengahan,bapaknya memiliki sebuah kedai runcit separuh abad.Ruth tidak mempunyai ibu,tapi mempunyai papa dan dua orang abang yang sangat menyayanggi Ruth dengan sepenuh hati mereka.Aboy abang sulung yang bersifat lembut dan Ate yang sisi tidak pasti baik atau jahat,papa mereka seorang yang kedekut,tapi keluarganya tetap utama. Quan jiran sebelah rumah dan juga teman masa kecil Ruth yang bercita² tinggi,dia sangat pintar dan bergaya,dia seorang anak tunggal di dalam keluarga,jadi dialah harapan ibu bapanya,bapaknya menpunyai sebuah kilang makanan. Villiam seorang chef terkenal yang hemsem berkerja di sebuah restoran lima bintang di kuala lumpur bandar raya yang sibuk,bukan saja hemsem tapi juga pandai masak,satu suka bersaing dan agak romantik. Diana sahabat talam dua muka yang selalu merasakan dia lagi bagus dari Ruth,dari alam persekolahan lagi dia menanggap Ruth sebagai persaingnya dalam diam,tampa Ruth sedari Diana bermain kotor di belakangnya. Ruth dan Quan pernah bercinta,karna salah faham,mereka akhirnya berpisah dan menjalankan kehidupan masing²,di saat Ruth mengenali Villiam.Quan muncul kembali ingin bersama,pada masa yang sama Diana juga muncul sebagai penghalang untuk Quan kembali kepada Ruth.Villiam juga tidak mahu mengalah untuk memiliki Ruth,bagaimana pengakhirannya di antara mereka nanti...

In a world overrun by infection, Kai emerges as an unlikely leader, guiding a diverse group of survivors through the ruins of their shattered reality. Among them are Rina, the nurturing heart; Asuka, the fiery rival for his affection; and Yuki, the calm strategist hiding fierce resolve. As tensions rise and trust becomes a rare commodity, Kai must navigate complex relationships and psychological games, especially with the skeptical Captain Jiro. When a horde of infected threatens their existence, his leadership is put to the ultimate test. Will Kai's cunning strategies keep his group alive—and win their hearts? Join him on a thrilling journey of survival, manipulation, and unexpected love in a chaotic world where every choice could mean life or death. Action, Romance, Harem, Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic Survival, Infected, Harem Dynamics, Psychological Warfare, Leadership, Secrets, Emotional Conflict

After disappearing for three years, Lan Jin returned accompanied by her five sons, all fervently dedicated to spoiling their mother! Eldest son: A domineering CEO with tens of billions in assets. Second son: A logical genius, a legend in the surgical medical field. Third son: A superstar, the recognized best actor in the film industry. Fourth son: Hacking and racing expert. Fifth son: The school heartthrob and academic ace who enjoys skateboarding and esports. Lan Jin was previously labeled as a worthless good-for-nothing and was treated with disdain, but her five sons supported her no matter what! However, soon… "Damn! Lan Jin won first place in a national competition and even defeated the Billiard Queen." "Damn! Lan Jin is also an expert in calligraphy, has superb driving skills, and has composed an astonishing piano piece!" Everyone was collectively dumbfounded when they found out her true identity! However, they had no idea these disguises were just the tip of the iceberg since she would have a new disguise daily. * She was born with a short lifespan and needed to spend money non-stop to ward off disasters, or else she wouldn't live long. A certain lord threw out a limited-edition black card with extravagant generosity and declared to the public, "Whoever dares to stop my wife from spending money, I'll break his fucking arms and legs!" He was the reincarnation of a Pixiu, naturally adept at amassing wealth. Therefore, he had plenty of money. He was known as the Stingy Master. However, he was exceptionally generous to her and spoiled her.

"Call me Limit Breaker, aka Mr. Testosterone. That kid Mike Ragnick had it rough, but I'm not like that. You bet I always stand on business. Now, I’m the captain of this boat, and no one’s sailing the ship but me. And you know I’ve got the gains to back it up, always grinding out on that extra set. Cultivators? Lame. Martial artists? Not impressed. Awakened? Nah, I win. Gods, demons, and celestials? A joke—I step on them with one foot. No concept of 'diff'. This isn’t arrogance or overconfidence. I’m simply better. I’d bet a fortune you’ve never seen a physique like this—one that transcends the universe. No steroids, no implants. 100% natural."

Elsa found herself in a dark corner she couldn't see or touch anything all she could do was sit and hug herself,cause right now all she needed was herself,she thought about how life has become so disastrous to the extend she doesn't even dare to dream anymore or aspire for a future."How did things come to this", she asked herself as she cried. The worst mistake she has ever made was falling in love with that man.The pain she felt this past few month came back refreshingly to her memories like a Tsunami and it was overwhelming for her as she passed out.

"I'm tired" "don't" lights scattering painful sobs sounds with tears falling on the ground "you did it for love but all you got was hate" "They are happy,smiling and in relief because u were the one sad,crying and in despair Duncan" A world that lives happily in despair believing in someone they should have not even have crossed path with Let's do this for the end "i'm still very tired"

Shi Qian opened her eyes and looked at the man's gorgeous face. "You're responsible." The two-faced demon smiled half-heartedly. Ever since then, Demon King Mr. Zhan found himself a new demon in the house! He became infatuated with her and pampered her beyond reason. Someone said, "All she has going for her is her looks! Mr. Zhan will leave her sooner or later!" Not long after that... It turned out that the legendary being was actually that demon! Why does the bigshot behind a military hacker look a little like her? The creator of a successful online game also looked like her, and so did the woman who beat everyone in an ancient martial arts competition... She's the bigshot! Everyone, on your knees!

Marrying him was her ambition, but after a night of pleasure, he gave her two pills, "You don't have what it takes to give birth to my child yet." Furious, she promptly demanded a divorce, ending their two-year marriage. Three years later, she returned with a cute baby while wanting a normal life, but he kept stalking her when they met again. Would they remarry?

In her past life, Lu Yao was caught in a bloody war between two families, but was tricked into sleeping with a stranger, getting pregnant and killed with her child still in her belly. Returning from the dead, she took her pregnancy report and strutted to the Zhan family's mansion, yelling, ""Zhan Jinghong!"" Zhan Jinghong was the eldest son of the Zhan family, a super-rich family in the capital. He was known to be ruthless, handsome, volatile, and detached. However, no matter how callous he was, surely, he would admit his own mistakes...? Slamming the pregnancy report on the table, Lu Yao snapped: Take responsibility! Zhan Jinghong: Who are you? Lu Yao: A month ago, in room 1301 of Hotel Million Peaks, we did it on the bed, on the balcony, by the window, and in the bathroom. Don't tell me you don't remember. Zhan Jinghong: ...?! Later on, news that Zhan Jinghong was getting married spread throughout the capital, and his bride was alleged to be the illegitimate daughter of the Lu family, recently recognized. The capital was certainly left in shock by the news, but they were all waiting for a quick divorce and for Lu Yao to make herself a laughing stock, since no one believed she could hold the throne as a matriarch. Regarding that, Lu Yao had this to say, “Sorry, but I am going to keep you waiting.” With the superpowers she gained following her reincarnation, she reshuffled the power balance in the capital, and people soon spoke about her as if she would soon surpass Zhan Jinghong. The public: So what if she is somewhat impressive? Her marriage won't be a happy one! Lu Yao, giving Zhan Jinghong a nudge with her foot while she nursed her son: Hear that? Someone said that my marriage won't be a happy one... Zhan Jinghong: Who said that? I'll tear his mouth off!

Warning: Mature content, dark themes Status: Complete It all started one perfect night at the coast of the Mediterranean sea. I was standing on a beach with my feet laved in warm golden sand and my eyes fixed on the crushing waves. That is when trouble decided to walk by in a form of a handsome face with sandy blonde hair and dazzling enthralling killer smile. One look into his ocean blue eyes and I knew I wanted him as mine. And with just a touch of his lips on mine I was in love. But he belongs to her, my sister. You can call me the villain. I saw him first and he is mine to claim. I love him but he loves her. But my heart wants what is wants and that’s William Carter. When Adeline Pierce's Sister, Brittany introduce her fiancé to Adeline. Adeline had the shock of her life. Her sister’s fiancé, William Carter was the man that kissed Adeline two years ago on a beach and she is very much in love with him. Adeline vowed to make William hers at all cost. But two things stands in her way. Her sister, Brittany and her therapist Dr. Chris Owens who has sexy tattoos and a handsome face that she can't resist But William Carter has a malicious reasons for marrying Adeline's sister. He is seeking revenge. Will Adeline still go after William Carter her sister’s fiancé or would she surrender her heart to Dr. Chris Owens, her therapist ?

"Once I got married, I could only pamper my wife like a daughter, which hurts me." "Sir, Madam has taken another concubine for you." "I only want her. Send them back from wherever they came from." "Sir, Young Master Han confessed his feelings to Madam and wants to give her a large diamond ring." "Buy Han's jewelry store and put it under Madam's name. Then send Zhang's chubby girl, who weighs three hundred pounds, to the Han family and claim that she's from the matchmaker arranged by me." "Sir, Madam disguised herself as a man and saved Miss Huo from the Huo family. Miss Huo insists on marrying Madam. She even threatened to kill herself..." "This is outrageous! How dare anyone covets what's mine?!" As the eldest daughter of the sect master in the twenty-second century, she was reborn as the most despised daughter of the Chu family. From then on, the foolish and ugly duckling reversed her fate and became the most stunning beauty in the bustling city. Ever since marrying his young and charming wife, the lord worried day and night, feeling like everyone in the world had become his love rival.

[Mature Content.] ** [COMPLETED.] ** Winter’s second marriage was nothing like the fairytale of her first. She spent the past two years being intimidated and abused by her evil mother-in-law, Camilla. She endured it all for the sake of her second husband, Sebastian. But she was finally pushed to her breaking point when she found out that Sebastian cheated on her and seized all of her assets accumulated from her previous marriage. Winter was left with nothing but a baby in her womb. - “You have taken everything from me, Sebastian Saenz. So I will take this baby with me to the grave. He doesn’t deserve to be born unloved by his scum father,” Winter said before she jumped from the balcony and plunged to her death. - She thought she’d end up in the afterlife with her first late husband. But she found herself back in the past, two years earlier when she had just finished her wedding reception with Sebastian Saenz. Thus, equipped with the knowledge of her misfortune that would happen two years from now on, she vowed to protect herself and everything that her first husband left for her from the hands of her greedy second husband and mother-in-law. But what would happen if Sebastian also returned back in time to beg for her forgiveness. Would she give him a second chance? Or would she destroy him just like how he destroyed her in their previous life? - “What should I do so you will forgive me, Winter?” Sebastian asked as he was on his knees. “You are the only one I have, so please…” Winter stood coldly, staring down at the man who ruined her in the previous life, “Then I will take everything from you, Sebastian. I want you to know the anguish I felt in my last moment.” ** All pictures are commissioned Contact me on Instagram: @foreverpupa ** Check out my other books! - Divorced My Scum Husband, Married His Evil Brother (Completed) - He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband (Completed) - She Becomes A Hot Sensation After A Scandalous Affair (Completed)

Une menace. Un délinquant. Une déception. Si vous demandez à n'importe qui comment ils décriraient Jiang Yue, ce serait ces trois mots. Elle a une mauvaise réputation. Elle a quitté l'école à l'âge de 6 ans. Elle a laissé son père, qui était dans un état végétatif, pour semer la pagaille dans d'autres villes. C'est pour cela qu'elle est connue. Tout le monde pensait qu'elle passait ses journées à s'attirer des ennuis, à vivre imprudemment. Ce que les autres ignoraient, c'est que ces mots sont bien loin de ce qu'elle est réellement ! Un génie ! Elle a une mauvaise réputation car elle n'hésite jamais à utiliser la violence contre ceux qui cherchent à lui nuire. Elle a quitté l'école à l'âge de six ans car elle avait tout appris ce qu'il y avait à y apprendre ! Elle a laissé son père pour créer une machine qui pourrait l'aider à se rétablir et elle a erré pour trouver ceux qui ont blessé son père et les venger ! Elle n'épargnera personne qui a fait du mal à sa famille ! Elle trouvera ces bâtards qui ont tué son grand frère, causé à son père d'être dans un état végétatif, et blessé sa sœur. Cependant, les choses ne se sont pas déroulées comme elles auraient dû. Elle est de retour au lycée pour tenir sa promesse à sa sœur, mais pourquoi a-t-elle un jeune Maître collant qui s'accroche à elle à la place ? ***

Yun Xiangxiang was a well-regarded celebrity in her previous life.  This life, she wants to be a proper actor.  Have a good reputation, rather have nothing than everything and not rely on the words from her fans. The products are quality. Firmly plant her own feet to the ground and only rely on herself to take the throne, step by step.  Yet, she accidentally got entangled with a world-class big shot. Ever since then, the world-class big shot followed her on Weibo. He would gift her advanced technological goods for protection. Create rings that no one else can wear but her. He would glorify her family name so he can go through fire to watch over.  Until he finally embraced her, "It's too dangerous for you. You can only be safe if you become my wife."  Yun Xiangxiang: ...

After bringing shame to her boyfriend, Keagan Allard’s life took a turn for the worse. From a simple stay-at-home girlfriend to a powerful mistress of vampires, Keagan plunged face-first into the troubles brought by her blood and soul. Wren Chastain was only supposed to be a servant to the princess, but Keagan’s heart wanted a second chance at love.

Xin Yue, a cheerful and bubbly girl, was struggling with many jobs in order to sustain herself. She was adopted into the Mu family and now she is suffering the injustices inflicted upon her by her adoptive aunt. Still, she has a positive outlook on her life and vows to leave her adoptive house and teach her vicious aunt a good lesson. In her struggling phase, she stumbles upon Lei Junshan, who is the eldest young master of the prestigious Lei family. Lei Junshan, a cold and unyielding CEO of Lei Corporation, was already engaged with Huang Ling, when Xin Yue appeared in their lives as their wedding planner. Lei Junshan felt puzzled as he failed to understand the way of dealing with a weird and fierce girl like Xin Yue. However, even though he does not really like her, the two most important people in his life thought differently. Lei Juncheng, the second young master of Lei family: Xin Yue is perfect for dealing with our cold-hearted brother. She will teach him what love is! Lei Junmo, the third young master of Lei family: I don't like Huang Ling. I want Sister Yue to be my sister-in-law. When the seeds of love finally sprouted between Lei Junshan and Xin Yue, a little bun popped out in middle. He put his little hands on his waist and shouted at Lei Junshan, "How dare you try to steal my sister? You need to fight me first!"

She is his grandfather's adopted daughter, secretary and successor. He is a troubled orphan, ignorant of who his grandfather is. After William's unexpected death, a power vacuum that rendered Empire Inc vulnerable to rival companies formed. And for better, or worse, he left a will. "...Anne gets half, Henry gets half...." They were to equally share each of his assets. His shares in Empire Inc, his cars, his estate, his treasured mansion...everything. How can they save William's legacy, when they can't even endure each other's presence in the same house?