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?”

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

Group who’s known by almost everyone in Struyria! Would there be a person in our country who doesn’t know who he

you do this as a favor to Abel Ryker and release

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

the two of you

away everything from Abel, and that includes

pause, Emmeline

her was Adam Ryker. However, she hadn’t found

have to bother finding

Emmeline and caught her by the wrist. Then, he tried to pull her into his

arm high and stabbed a toothpick toward a vital

upon contact almost instantaneously. However, Emmeline managed to cut the skin of the area she

in pain. He quickly grabbed Emmeline’s hand and checked what she was holding. When he saw the snapped toothpick, he realized instantly

lost her balance and fell to the floor. Blood oozed from the corner of her mouth the next

you try to hurt

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

eventually. Then, he called for his servants right

opened the door and

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