Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 527 The Right Bet

Lyle was completely caught off guard by Emelle’s yank, so he was pulled into the elevator easily. Emelie quickly pressed the close door button, and the doors slid shut with a ‘swish

Lyle was still in a daze.

Emelie wanted to test him, so she didn’t give him any time to think and closed the distance between them abruptly. Because of inertia, her hair fluttered in the air for a split second, as if it was dancing

Lyle felt panicked, which he rarely felt. He stumbled backward until his back was against the cool metal wall. His gaze fell on Emelie, who looked up at the same time.

She was beautiful. She had soft brows and thin lips, and her skin glowed even without makeup. Perhaps her features weren’t perfect on their own, but together, they formeda captivating harmony.

Her eyes, in particular, were mesmerizing. They were as cold as a mountain stream, yet one would be reluctant to look away.

The April air in Capebatt City was warming. Emelie was wearing a white knit top that revealed her slender neck. Her skin was fair, the delicate veins visible beneath its surface.

Lyle’s Adam’s apple bobbed uncontrollably, his lips pressed into a thin line. He forced a roguish smile onto his face. “What exactly is the meaning of this, Ms. Howen?”

Neither of them were nave. His reaction spoke volumes, confirming Emcle’s suspicions.

chase. “I need to save my mother.”

hint of amusement flickered across his face. “Save your mother? Didn’t Will already hire

leave William,” she said in

his full name. She rarely did

to leave. She had Wesley on the outside, but she needed someone on the inside. Lyle, who will trusted, seemed like the

at him intently

tongue against his

help you escape? Isn’t that a bit presumptuous?

the sun. “I know will

request this of me. Can you offer me

New Year. But money isn’t what you need, and it can’t buy your loyalty. So, what else can offer you?” She paused. “Do you

gaze, meeting her eyes directly. Her question was

see anything wrong in

glinted provocatively as he said, “Ms. Hoven, you’re undeniably beautiful.

threaten Will before, and now, I also need to

have to help me, Lyle. I’ll find another way. But I will get myself and my mother

also using her life to threaten him, although her