Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

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.

ship, outnumbered and unable to fight back, she had

needed to grasp every opportunity to protect herself and refuse to be used

a moment to collect herself

was still seated in his usual spot. But there was a new face across from him,

status was unmistakable. Everyone always

made her way over slowly as William indifferently listened to the new CEO, Leon, boasting about his own company. William didn’t seem too engaged until

took you

simply nodded

Leon had also come with a

Emelie epitomized the serene beauty of a lily, then the woman beside

touch

enthusiasm and decided to be more direct. “Mr. Middleton, fancy spicing things up? Without even bothering to lift his gaze, William

here help you in taking a little

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

Emelie’s eyelids twitched noticeably.

about Leon offering a woman

Emelie away,

unwritten rules, if William accepted Leon’s

the woman before he casually asked, “If she’s here to assist me with a nap, Mr. Sanders, what about your own rest? [ wouldn’t want to interfere with your

his blunt and unabashed gaze

within her. Accompanying the nausea was a

She quickly turned cold.

brought me here, I’m not his property. He doesn’t have

William remained impassive.