Chapter 162 Powerless

The sound of a sharp slap echoed through the dimly lit room, piercing the silence.

At 28 years old, william likely hadn’t been slapped since Emelie last hit him a few months back when he called her a tool.

But this time, it seemed Emelie’s slap was a lot harder.

TOOM.

Emelie was sprawled on the couch. Her chest was heaving with anger while their eyes met in the dimly lit ro

The blackout curtains obscured all light, leaving William’s expression concealed from Emelle’s view even though they were mere inches apart. William’s breathing was calm, but there was a cold determination in each exhale.

Engaged in a showdown that seemed destined to drag on forever, they were like two animals trapped in a cage, neither willing to back down.

Suddenly, a mechanical beep echoed from the doorway as someone swiped a keycard to enter the room.

Emelie wasted no time in shoving William aside. She hastily sat up and fixed her clothes, all the while wondering who could be entering. She was supposed to be the only person staying in this room.

In an instant, the living room flooded with light as someone switched on the overhead lamp

blinding, making Emelie squint before she could adjust her

entered the room and were taken aback by the sight of William and

realized what was happening and

“We

keycard to check. We didn’t expect

look “Who called about a door issue? I’m the only one staying in

to be a guest in

continued to explain, William had already straightened his shirt.

his gaze. Without saying a word,

William left Room 1702, someone quickdy snapped a photo of the door with their phone and sent it with

mere prank, so Emelie decided not to pursue it. James and

for the interruption. Otherwise, William might have stayed even longer.

to

skincare products. Emelle grabbed a cotton

of William lingered like a shadow that refused

a disposable cup, and

end up alone.”

remark raced through

small fish in a big pond. She couldn’t compete with

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