The Return of the Disguised Princess

Chapter 279

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

be a

desired.

sleek Ferrari pulled

Amelie stepped out.

driver seat, Lamont looked

Willard’s location, guided by the waiter’s

suddenly want to see me, Mr. Aylward?”

about his purpose, she glanced at the man

expression.

How have you been faring abroad?”

for asking. I’m doing

the man, wanting nothing

have some coffee.

offered with a frown, making no move to take it.

the matter? Don’t you care for

asked with a smile.

to say. There is no need to

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

cut to the chase too. If you agree to leave the entertainment industry, I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h o o k). Otherwise… well, you know what

happen.”

eyes, and Amelie could see the threat lurking in his

should I do

gaze.

said icily, not impressed by

has been unhappy because of you and Lamont ever since she returned. As her father, I

Given

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

threat took Amelie

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

I won’t back down.

Aylward family may be powerful now, compared to the Byron family, you’re nothing but ants. And while the Mullen family may be gone, our strength abroad is still formidable. Do

mind without

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