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.”

a bland tone.

was waiting for Amelie.

eyes of many people, he might be a ruthless man,

desired.

a sleek Ferrari pulled up to the curb.

Amelie stepped out.

the driver seat, Lamont

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

to

at the man and took

expression.

been a while. How have you been

for asking. I’m doing well.”

the man, wanting nothing

have some

a frown, making no

matter? Don’t you

with a

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

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

cut to the chase too. If you agree to leave the entertainment industry, I’ll consider letting

happen.”

and Amelie could see the

absurd. Why should I do that?”

gaze.

not impressed by his

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

Given

stands a chance against me. Think

took Amelie

here, but at the critical

won’t back down. Do you really think

may be powerful now, compared to the Byron family, you’re nothing but ants. And while the Mullen family

mind

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