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

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

collect herself

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

was unmistakable. Everyone always

the new CEO, Leon, boasting about his own company. William didn’t seem too engaged until Emelie returned. He looked up

took you so

nodded

Leon had also come with

of a lily, then the woman beside Leon resembled a delicate daisy, seemingly vulnerable to

touch

up? Without even bothering to

“How about letting my companion here help

good midday rest ensures you’ll be energized all aftemoon. Tonight’s banquet

Emelie’s eyelids twitched noticeably.

wasn’t just about Leon offering a woman to

Emelie

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

woman before he casually asked, “If she’s here to assist me with a nap, Mr. Sanders, what about

his blunt and unabashed gaze

of nausea deep within her. Accompanying

She quickly turned cold.

Middleton brought me here, I’m not his property.

William remained impassive.

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