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.

to the chase. “I need to save

was a novel experience for Lyle, and a hint of amusement flickered across his face. “Save your mother? Didn’t

to leave William,” she said in a

his full name. She rarely

outside, but she needed someone on the inside. Lyle, who will trusted, seemed like

at

pressed his tongue

betray Will and help you escape? Isn’t that a bit presumptuous? We’re not exactly close, are

lake under the sun. “I know

this of me. Can you offer me something I can’t refuse in return?”

from the Allen family before the New Year. But money isn’t what you need, and it can’t buy your loyalty. So, what else can

lowered his gaze, meeting her eyes directly. Her question

to mince words, he didn’t see anything wrong in admitting it Emelie already figured it

against the wall of the elevator. His eyes glinted provocatively as he said, “Ms. Hoven, you’re undeniably beautiful. It Will and

okay if you like me,” Emelie admitted. “I’ve used my life to threaten Will before, and now, I also need to take advantage of your feelings for me”

get myself and my mother out of here. I

also using her life to