Chapter 258 Betrayed

Adam let out a contemptuous laugh. Then, he said, “I like it even when you do that!”

Soon afterward, Adam finished his dinner. He seemed a little tipsy after having a few drinks. Then, he signaled to the maid to leave the room.

Emmeline grew increasingly uneasy as the two of them were left in the room. She subconsciously tightened her grip over those toothpicks.

Adam noticed how Emmeline’s face had turned pale. He grinned. “I don’t like forcing myself on the ladies. I’d prefer it if you looked less wary of me.”

“Perhaps you should leave then, Palace Lord.” Emmeline replied, “I’m sure there are even more beautiful and attractive ladies out there that are willing to serve you. Why bother wasting your time on a nobody like me?”

“You’re definitely not that. You’re way better than all the ladies out there,” Adam said.

…How do I get this man to leave? I don’t want to waste my time trying to argue with him anymore.

Adam rose to his feet and walked toward Emmeline, swaying a little due to the effects of the alcohol.

“Why do you only have eyes for Abel Ryker?”

the mention of Abel’s name. “Do you know

in Struyria! Would there be a person in our country who doesn’t

do this as a favor to Abel Ryker and release

Adam burst out laughing. “You must have misunderstood something. I do know Abel, but I’m not

the two of you

away everything from Abel,

a brief pause, Emmeline

having the feeling that the man before her was Adam Ryker. However, she hadn’t found any decisive clues to confirm

bother finding

wrist. Then, he tried

moment, Emmeline raised her arm high and stabbed a toothpick toward a

almost instantaneously. However, Emmeline managed to cut the skin of the area she was aiming at with

When he saw the snapped toothpick, he realized instantly what Emmeline was trying to do. He threw his arm back and

strong that Emmeline lost her balance and fell to the floor.

it! How dare you try to hurt

forward and clutched at Emmeline’s arm. He pulled her up and was about to give her another slap. However, the sight of her beautiful,

Emmeline eventually. Then, he called for his servants

the door and stepped into the room

do

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