Chapter 722 Anticipation

William responded indifferently, "Haven't I always been like this? Don't you know me?"

Emelie couldn't help but recall the times he had manipulated her into submission. This was precisely who he was. Her expression turned colder.

William continued, "Since polite requests don't work, I'll have to use methods you're familiar with."

Emelie sneered, "Let go!"

"The dance isn't over, Ms. Pierce. It's rude to leave early," William said, forcefully spinning her around again.

Emelie felt time couldn't pass any slower.

William held her hand. She was wearing a long gown with velvet gloves that ended above her elbows.

He wasn't really trying to provoke her, so he changed the subject. "I heard you visited Alderbrook during Springfest. You bought three lilies daily from the florist and placed them before your parents' portraits every day. Initially, you bought four. Why three now?"

Emelie's gaze turned cold. "You're spying on me."

wouldn't know so much

understand what the lilies represented, but now I do. They represent

their faces close to each other. "One day, there might not be

there was a hint of anticipation in

dark eyes, mirroring her own cold expression

ended. Emelie quickly faked

harsh. "It's finally over. Mr. Middleton, why do you make every interaction feel like punishment? I felt like I was transported back to three

three years ago she needed to deceive herself every time they spent time together, or she wouldn't be able to face him. It wasn't enough that she said this once; she

her hand as she tried to leave and swallowed. "The second dance is about to start. Ms. Pierce,

limit. She genuinely hated being controlled and snapped, ' What makes you

struggle. Do you want to cause

was threatening her, just like

an uncontrollable rage

interrupted by another calm male voice. "Mr. Middleton really

startled, and she turned around quickly. William also

fight and hadn't noticed anyone else. Now they realized someone had

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