Chapter 75 Unwritten Rules

Emelie had makeup on. But right now, her face wa

was shockingly pale,

It clicked. It made sense why, after six months, William abruptly deckled to bring her to the banquet

It made sense why those men were giving her odd looks and why women were hurling insults at her for no apparent reason.

Men viewed her as a trophy, and women regarded her as a formidable rival.

She was the only one left in the dark.

Upon learning the truth, Emelie’s first reaction was to get

is to get out of there. But then it clawned on her they were out at sea with n

nowhere to

William had long forewarned her, “There’s nowhere to run.”

He had everything planned out. Enselie couldn’t tell if it was fear or despair that made her eyes well up with tears.

As the tears began to fall, she quickly wiped them away. Emelle wondered why she was even crying.

She shouldn’t waste tears on William. He had shown his heartlessness from the very beginning.

Instead of crying, she realized she needed to focus on saving herself.

on this ship, outnumbered and unable to fight back, she had

protect herself and refuse to be used as a pawn in William’s

herself before heading back

was a new face

Everyone always seemed eager

new CEO, Leon, boasting about his own

you so

simply nodded in

come with a female companion, who looked rather

Emelie epitomized the serene beauty of a lily, then the woman beside Leon resembled a delicate daisy, seemingly vulnerable to

touch

Without even bothering to lift his gaze, William picked up his wine glass,

about letting my companion here help you in taking

midday rest ensures you’ll be energized all aftemoon. Tonight’s banquet is the highlight, and

Emelie’s eyelids twitched noticeably.

Leon offering a woman to

give Emelie away,

rules, if William accepted Leon’s companion, he would

here to assist me with a nap, Mr. Sanders, what about your own

anticipated, Leon redirected his blunt and unabashed

a strong surge of nausea deep within her. Accompanying the nausea was

She quickly turned cold.

been a misunderstanding. While Mr. Middleton brought me here, I’m not his property. He doesn’t have the right to dictate

William remained impassive.

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