Chapter 279 Willard’s Threat

Lamont could see the turmoil in her expression and took her hand in his.

“Enough of this. Aren’t you going to join the crew? I’ll be by your side taking care of you till the filming wraps up.”

“It’s fine. There are a lot of things for you to handle in the company. You don’t have to worry too much about me. I’m really fine. I’m just…”

She was cut off by the sudden shrill ring of her phone.

Startled, she fished it out of her pocket.

To her surprise, it was a landline number flashing on the screen.

As she reached to answer it, Lamont snatc hed it from her grasp.

“I’ll take this.”

Lamont’s face was etched with tension as he seemed to have anticipated something.

Amelie watched him with growing concern.

She couldn’t hear what was being said, but Lamont’s expression grew darker by the second. In the end, he hung up the phone.

“What’s wrong?”

Amelie asked anxiously.

“Nothing, don’t worry about it. Just get some rest and put it out of your mind.”

“But…”

Amelie intended to press, but Lamont walked away.

She watched him leave with a sense of unease, her mind churning with questions.

In a suburban villa, there was a coffee shop renowned for its unique blends.

Willard sat in one of its private rooms, sipping coffee with an air of nonchalance.

“Mr. Aylward, the premium Cappuccino you ordered is ready. I’ll leave it on the table.”

“Good.”

in a

was waiting for Amelie.

many people, he might be a ruthless man, but only

desired.

pulled up to the curb.

Amelie stepped out.

driver seat, Lamont looked grim.

her way to Willard’s location, guided by the waiter’s directions.

you suddenly want to see me,

his purpose, she glanced at the man and took in

expression.

been a while. How have

I’m doing

the man, wanting nothing to

and have some

offered with a frown, making no

matter? Don’t you care

with

say. There is no need to beat around the

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h

happen.”

eyes, and Amelie could see the threat lurking

should I

gaze.

impressed by

I must

Given

a chance against me. Think carefully about the consequences.”

threat took Amelie aback.

steeled herself to remain calm before coming here, but at the critical point,

me as you like, I won’t back down. Do you really think you

The Aylward family may be powerful now, compared to the Byron family, you’re nothing but ants. And while the Mullen family may

spoke her mind without hesitation.

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