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

she could adjust her eyes and glance toward

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

what was happening and quickly apologized, “Sorry for barging in…

“We

call about a faulty door in Room 1702, so we used a keycard to check. We didn’t expect to

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

We got a call from a man, claiming to be a guest in Room 1702, with the

Arthur continued to explain, William had

indifferently, but she avoided his gaze. Without saying a word, he passed by

snapped a photo of the door with their phone and sent it with a message:

mere prank, so Emelie decided not to pursue it. James and Arthur, relieved by her understanding, thanked

herself grateful for the interruption. Otherwise, William might have stayed

to

this, there was an abundance of makeup remover and skincare products. Emelle

of William

disposable cup, and grabbed a toothbrush. She started brushing

destined to end up alone.”

remark raced through

like a small fish in a big pond. She couldn’t compete with his strength or

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