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.”

responded in a bland tone.

was waiting for Amelie.

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

desired.

sleek Ferrari pulled up to the curb.

Amelie stepped out.

seat, Lamont looked

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

want to see me,

purpose, she glanced at the man and

expression.

it’s been a while. How have you been faring abroad?”

asking. I’m doing

from the man,

you be so standoffish? Come on and have some coffee.

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

the matter? Don’t you care for

with a

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

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h o

happen.”

eyes, and Amelie could see the

Why should

gaze.

icily, not impressed by his proposal.

ever since she returned. As her father, I must clear the way for her. If you agree to

Given

situation, I doubt it stands a chance against me.

took Amelie aback.

had steeled herself to remain calm before coming here, but at

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

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

mind without hesitation.

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