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

understand what the lilies represented, but now I do. They represent the four of us, right?

their faces close to each other. "One day, there might not be a single flower left,

her. Surprisingly, there was a hint of anticipation in

mirroring her own cold expression toward him. She

music ended. Emelie quickly faked a polite smile

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

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

tried to leave and swallowed. "The second dance is about

patience had reached its limit. She genuinely hated being controlled and snapped, ' What makes you think you

release her. "Don't struggle. Do you want to cause a scene and ruin Melanie's wedding? She's

her, just like

an uncontrollable rage building

interrupted by another calm male voice.

she turned

in their fight and hadn't noticed anyone else. Now they realized someone had walked across the dance floor

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