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

waiting

be a ruthless

desired.

Ferrari pulled up

Amelie stepped out.

the driver seat, Lamont looked grim.

her way to Willard’s location, guided

made you suddenly want to

glanced at the man and took in his composed

expression.

it’s been a while. How have you been faring

I’m doing well.”

her distance from the man, wanting nothing to do with

and have some coffee. It’s a fine blend,

offered with a frown, making no move to

matter? Don’t you

asked with a

have to say.

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

industry, I’ll consider letting Prosperity Global off the (h o o k).

happen.”

eyes, and Amelie could see the

absurd. Why should I do

gaze.

said icily, not impressed

she returned. As her father, I must clear the way for her. If you agree to quit, I’ll let Lamont go.

Given

current situation, I doubt it stands a chance against me.

took

calm before coming here, but at the critical point, anger boiled

back down. Do you really think you can defeat Lamont

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

mind

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