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

was waiting

many people, he might be a ruthless man,

desired.

pulled

Amelie stepped out.

seat, Lamont looked

location,

want to

she glanced at the

expression.

a while. How have you

for asking. I’m doing well.”

the man, wanting nothing to

so standoffish? Come on and have some coffee. It’s a

a frown, making no move to take it.

the matter? Don’t you care for

asked with a

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

bush.”

Amelie sneered.

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

happen.”

eyes, and Amelie could see

Why should I

gaze.

not impressed by his proposal.

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

Given

current situation, I doubt it stands a chance

took Amelie

remain calm before coming here, but at the critical point,

down. Do you really think you can

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

spoke her mind

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