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

a hint of amusement

I want to leave William,” she said in a low voice. “Lyle

full name. She

the outside, but she needed someone on the inside. Lyle, who

looked at him intently

tongue against his cheek.

he finally said, “You’re asking me to betray Will and help you escape? Isn’t that a bit presumptuous? We’re not exactly

sun. “I know will

this of me. Can you offer me

the New Year. But money isn’t what

his gaze, meeting her eyes directly. Her question was frank, devoid of shame or evasion

he didn’t see anything wrong in admitting

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

my life to threaten Will before, and now, I also need to

Lyle. I’ll find another way. But I will get myself and my mother out

her life to threaten