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

many people, he might be a ruthless man, but only he

desired.

a sleek Ferrari pulled up to the

Amelie stepped out.

the driver seat, Lamont looked

Willard’s location, guided by the waiter’s directions.

made you suddenly want to see

she glanced at the man and took in

expression.

a while. How

I’m

man, wanting nothing to do with him.

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

he offered with a frown,

the matter? Don’t you care

asked with a smile.

with what you have to say. There is no

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

industry, I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h

happen.”

could see the threat lurking in

absurd. Why should I

gaze.

impressed by his proposal.

her father, I must clear the way for her. If you agree to quit,

Given

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

blatant threat took

here, but at the

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

so easily? Don’t delude yourself. The Aylward family may be powerful now, compared to the Byron family, you’re nothing but ants. And while the Mullen

her mind without

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