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?”

turned her gaze toward the man at the mention of Abel’s name. “Do you

Ryker Group who’s known by almost everyone in

as a favor to Abel Ryker and release

misunderstood something. I do know Abel, but

two

to take away everything from Abel,

Emmeline asked, “Who

the feeling that the man before her was Adam Ryker. However,

bother finding out

wrist. Then, he tried to pull her

high and stabbed a toothpick toward a vital

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

When he saw the snapped toothpick, he realized instantly what Emmeline was

fell to the floor. Blood oozed from the corner of her mouth

it! How dare you try to

pulled her up and was about to

of Emmeline eventually. Then,

door and stepped into

do for you,

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