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.”

responded in a bland

waiting for Amelie.

the eyes of many people, he might be a ruthless man,

desired.

a sleek Ferrari pulled up to

Amelie stepped out.

the driver seat, Lamont looked

to Willard’s location, guided by the waiter’s

you suddenly want to see me,

his purpose, she glanced at the man and took in his

expression.

it’s been a while. How have you been

for asking. I’m doing well.”

her distance from the man, wanting nothing to

and have some coffee. It’s a fine blend, one of the

a frown, making no move

you care for

with a

ahead with what you have to say. There is no

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

entertainment industry, I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h o o k).

happen.”

could

Why should I do that?”

gaze.

said icily, not impressed by his

father, I must

Given

stands a chance against me. Think carefully about

blatant threat took

to remain calm before coming here, but at

you like, I won’t back down. Do you

And while the Mullen family may be gone, our strength abroad is still formidable. Do you really think you stand a

spoke her mind without

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