The Return of the Disguised Princess

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 bland tone.

waiting

a ruthless man, but only he knew what

desired.

sleek Ferrari pulled up to the

Amelie stepped out.

driver seat, Lamont looked grim.

way to Willard’s location,

suddenly want to see me, Mr.

she glanced at the man and took

expression.

while. How

asking. I’m

man, wanting nothing to do with

Mullen, why must you be so standoffish? Come on and have some coffee. It’s a fine blend, one of

with a frown, making no move to

matter? Don’t you

asked with

what you have to say. There is no need to beat around

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

industry, I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h o o k). Otherwise… well, you know what

happen.”

narrowed his eyes, and Amelie could see the threat

Why should I do that?”

gaze.

icily, not impressed by

since she returned. As her father, I must clear the way for her.

Given

I doubt it stands a chance against me. Think carefully about the consequences.”

blatant threat took Amelie aback.

had steeled herself to remain calm before coming here, but at the critical point, anger boiled up inside

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

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

mind without