NovelEnglishChapter 75 Unwritten Rules
Emelie had makeup on. But right now, her face wa
was shockingly pale,
It clicked. It made sense why, after six months, William abruptly deckled to bring her to the banquet
It made sense why those men were giving her odd looks and why women were hurling insults at her for no
apparent reason.
Men viewed her as a trophy, and women regarded her as a formidable rival.
She was the only one left in the dark.
Upon learning the truth, Emelie’s first reaction was to get
is to get out of there. But then it clawned on her they were out at sea with n
nowhere to
William had long forewarned her, “There’s nowhere to run.”
He had everything planned out. Enselie couldn't tell if it was fear or despair that made her eyes well up with
tears.
As the tears began to fall, she quickly wiped them away. Emelle wondered why she was even crying.
She shouldnt waste tears on William. He had shown his heartlessness from the very beginning.
Instead of crying, she realized she needed to focus on saving herself.
Stuck on this ship, outnumbered and unable to fight back, she had to stay vigilant.
She needed to grasp every opportunity to protect herself and refuse to be used as a pawn in William's pursuit of
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She took a moment to collect herself before heading back to the restaurant.
William was still seated in his usual spot. But there was a new face across from him, replacing the previous CEO
William's status was unmistakable. Everyone always seemed eager to please him.
Emelie made her way over slowly as William indifferently listened to the new CEO, Leon, boasting about his own
company. William didn’t seem too engaged until Emelie returned. He looked up at her.
“What took you so long?”
Emelie simply nodded in reply.
She noticed that Leon had also cwith a female companion, who looked rather delicate.
If Emelie epitomized the serene beauty of a lily, then the woman beside Leon resembled a delicate daisy,
seemingly vulnerable to anyone's
touch
Leon noticed William's lack of enthusiasm and decided to be more direct. “Mr. Middleton, fancy spicing things
up? Without even bothering to lift his gaze, William picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and casually asked,
“How so?”
Leon chuckled, “How about letting my companion here help you in taking a little ‘nap’, Mr. Middleton?
“A good midday rest ensures you'll be energized all aftemoon. Tonight's banquet is the highlight, and you'll need
to be on top form.”
Emelie’s eyelids twitched noticeably.
It wasn’t just about Leon offering a woman to William.
to give Emelie away, too.
According to the unwritten rules, if William accepted Leon’s companion, he would have to
William's eyes scanned the woman before he casually asked, “If she’s here to assistwith a nap, Mr. Sanders,
what about your own rest? [ wouldn't want to interfere with your well-being.”
As anticipated, Leon redirected his blunt and unabashed gaze toward Emelie.
Emmelie felt a strong surge of nausea deep within her. Accompanying the nausea was a fiery anger.
She quickly turned cold.
“Mr. Sanders, | think there’s been a misunderstanding. While Mr. Middleton broughthere, I'm not his
property. He doesn’t have the right to dictate my choices.”
William remained impassive.
in on the other hand,
Leon, on
was
momentarily stunned.
He clearly did not expect such boldness from a woman who h
had been brought aboard the ship.
Leon sneered, “Mr. Middleton, It seems your companion isn’t very obedient.
“Women are like pets. They need to
be trained. Otherwi {pyontt
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Emelie gripped the wine glass tightly. She wished she could splash its contents onto both Leon and William
William remained indifferent. “Is that so?”
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