Jupter 317 A Joke

As soon as he finished speaking, a hand clamped down hard on Charles‘ shoulder,

letore he could whip around to see who it was, he got yanked back.

ught off guard, he staggered, sending his cottage cheese and fruit breakfast bowl flying, splattering him from head to toe

Though his clothes shielded him, the mess left him looking like a complete wreck.

harles clenched his tongue against his cheek, raised his head, and locked eyes with William. The smallenged on William’s lips, but his demeanor hinted at achill

‘Mr. Middleton, let’s keep this civilized. What’s with the hands–on approach?” Charles quipped.

Van fixed him with a stare. “Can you even talk civilly, Mr. Davis?”

‘Of course I can. Why wouldn’t I?” Charles shrugged off his jacket, balled it up, and tossed his expensive custom suit into the trash without batting an eye.

With a sly grin, he quipped, “Heard you played hero for Ms. Hoven last night at the hospital. Appreciate it.

“Next time, though, shoot me a call After all, as her potential boyfriend, I’m supposed to be the one looking out for her, you know?”

William adjusted his cufflinks. This caught Emelie’s attention as she noticed his suit looked oddly familiar. Wasn’t that what he wore last night? Didn’the leave?

No way.

the

were practically indistinguishable. She was so out of it last

when you’re no longer a ‘potential boyfriend, Mr. Davis.

casually, “past a word’s difference.

puzzle. Emelie started to speak but found

Navarro residence last night. She had

Ferrari parked on the street. From the plates,

tone respectful. “No worries, let them handle it ”

the roof. Plus, it’ll need to be

problem for me. Don’t

me, and

nodded decisively. “Okay, if you say so. Call me anytime if you

“will do,”

“Emelie replied

brushed past William without a word

stepped back, giving

her neck to meet William’s gaze. His strong, sculpted features reminded her

Now composed and

your help last night,

expression remained stoic. “If you’re

The face.

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