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.

pulled up to an old apartment complex, William nudged Emelie

looks awfully dark and unsafe. Go escort

and round, shining even in the dim light of the car. “No need, Mr. Middleton. Ms. Hoven is quite tired, and it is just a short walk. I’ll

she smiled at William in the back seat with a twinkle in

frowning as

say a word

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

directly to the Eastbay, where

the

pressed against

stunned for a moment, then immediately grabbed his hands,

Chapter 2 Fasthay

face without any attempt to

back,” he

and saw him take a bottle of mineral water from the

to swallow.

Adam’s apple bobbing, sensual,

heir of the Middleton family of Capebatt City, was impeccable

to the Eastbay when he needed to satisfy his physical needs, a tacit

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

it, his smile ambiguous.

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