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 bland tone.

waiting

a ruthless man, but only he knew

desired.

pulled

Amelie stepped out.

the driver seat, Lamont

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

you suddenly want to

the man and took in his composed

expression.

while. How have you

asking. I’m doing

from the man, wanting nothing to do

so standoffish? Come on and have some coffee. It’s a fine blend, one of the best.”

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

matter? Don’t you care for coffee?”

asked with

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

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

If you agree to leave the entertainment industry, I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h o o

happen.”

his eyes, and Amelie could see the threat lurking in his

absurd. Why should I do

gaze.

icily, not impressed by his proposal.

of you and Lamont ever since she returned. As her father, I must clear the way for

Given

Global’s current situation, I doubt it stands a chance against me. Think

blatant threat took Amelie aback.

to remain calm before coming here, but at the critical

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

delude yourself. The 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

spoke her mind without hesitation.

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