Chapter 2 Enstbay

After the gathering. Emelie saw each quest off to their vehicle before leaning against a streetlamp, shivering as a cold sweat enveloped her.

She couldn’t identify the source of the intermittent pain spreading through her body.

Her lipstick had faded, revealing her lips that were devoid of any color.

William’s driver noticed her condition. He was aware of Emelie and William’s relationship

He said hurriedly, “Ms. Hoven, would you like to get in the car first?”

Emelie nodded, gratefully sinking into the backsent.

Two minutes later, the car door was opened again.

William approached the car with a young woman by his side.

He was ready to get it but skidded to a halt at the sight of Emelie waiting by the vehicle. He frowned, annoyed she was taking up space.

The woman quickly opened the passenger side door, saying softly, “Mr. Middleton, I’ll sit in the front.”

William slammed the car door shut and said, “Take Daphne Bowen home first.”

Emelie closed her eyes, feeling very weak. Drinking had taken its toll, especially on the fourth day after a

miscarriage.

car pulled up to an old apartment complex, William nudged

awfully dark and unsafe. Go escort

big and round, shining even in the dim light of the car. “No need, Mr. Middleton. Ms. Hoven is quite tired, and it is

the back seat with a twinkle in her eyes. “Mr. Middleton,

frowning as

say

Emelie home. He was William’s confidant, a glance from William was all it took for him

drove directly to the Eastbay,

entered the

pressed against the door

then immediately grabbed his hands, turning her head away. “Wait…” I’m not

Chapter 2 Fasthay

across William’s striking face without

he said as he walked

bottle of mineral water from the

to swallow.

Adam’s apple bobbing,

heir of the Middleton family of Capebatt City, was impeccable in

needed to satisfy his physical needs, a tacit

toward him instead, saying, “If you’re in such need, why didn’t you keep Daphne

his smile ambiguous. “Have you

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