Chapter 69


    Chapter 69 Who''s In Charge Here


    Emelie returned to her desk, where her colleagues gathered around to console her or apologize for believing Cindy’s words too easily.


    Emelie reassured them that it was fine.


    However, contrary to her typical behavior, Mnie remained alone at her desk.


    Looking down, she seemed visibly upset.


    She had rushed to debunk the rumors for Emelle.


    She even dispatched her butler to retrieve surveince footage from the hotel-yes, she was one step ahead of the police in obtaining that footage.


    But much to her surprise, the footage revealed William with Emelie, the two entering an elevator and heading upstairs to a room


    Aman and a woman entering a hotel room—well, even the most naive could imagine what might happen next.


    Mnie couldn''t help but feel like Emelie had betrayed her.


    After all, it was Emelie who had brought her into William’s circle, ying the matchmaker between them.


    How could Emelie treat her like this?


    It felt like stealing a best friend’s boyfriend.


    Emelie didn’t notice Mnie''s change in mood


    Seeing Jayden leave, she promptly got up and headed into the CEO''s office.


    “Mr. Middleton, I need to take a few days off,” she said.


    William raised an eyebrow. “And why’s that?


    Emelie remainedposed.


    “Today''s events have really taken a toll on my mental well-being. I think I need some time off to see a doctor.


    William, of course, saw right through her excuse.


    Twirling his pen, he looked at her for a moment before saying, "Going to see a doctor for psychological issues might not be the best solution


    “Actually, I just got invited to a three-day cruise party. Join me, rx, and you''ll probably feel better much


    sooner.


    Emelie declined, suggesting, "Mr. Middleton, perhaps Ms. Swanson could apany you instead.” William''s


    tone was straightforward as he said, “Who''s in charge here? You or me? I want you toe with


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    1. me. Any problem with that?”


    Emelie was confused


    He hadn''t brought her along to any events in a while.


    She couldn''t help but wonder why he suddenly changed his mind in thest three days before the end of her contract, but she had no choice but to ag


    Leaving the CEO''s office, Emelie spotted Mnie and called out, “Ms. Swanson...”


    But Mnie didn''t even look her way and just kept walking.


    Emelie was left a little surprised.


    Someone like William wouldn''t simply waste three days on a leisure trip.


    This cruise was also a business affair.


    It was organized by an industry insider with the goal of promoting professionalworking and advancing industry development.


    CEOS attending had more than just scheduled activities.


    They could freely exchange ideas and conduct transactions. lt once set a three-day transaction record of


    50 billion dors.


    That afternoon, Emelie and William boarded the ship together.


    An evening charity auction awaited them


    Emelie had originally worn her usual work attire. But William insisted she change, emphasizing that she


    was going as his date, not just his secretary.


    So, she reluctantly changed into a ssy white sundress.


    It caught the eyes of many guests as they walked in, with William casually draping his arm around her


    waist.


    Throughout the event, Emelie yed the role of William''spanion perfectly.


    She stood by his side as he mingled with other executives.


    She stayed quiet and attentive, only"


    speaking when spoken to, fully


    embracing her role as the decorative


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    arm candy for the night.


    Out of the blue, William leaned over and asked Emelie, “You like it?”


    Emelie was a bit puzzled. “Huh? What are you referring to?”


    William gestured with his chin toward the stage.


    Emelie looked over and saw a diamond ne up for auction.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Lost in thought. she had been gazing at it absentmindedly, and William assumed she liked it.


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    Emelie quickly responded, “No, I was just lost in thought.


    Despite Emelie''s exnation, William persisted, “I''ll bid on it for you if you fancy it.


    “Mr. Middleton, I really don''t like it,” Emelle insisted.


    Ignoring Emelie’s exnations and objections, William went ahead and raised his paddle.


    Another CEO also had his sights set on the ne and joined in the bidding war against William


    The two went back and forth until they drove the price to unprecedented heights.


    Emelie squeezed William''s hand. “Mr. Middleton! I really don’t want this ne!


    “Do you think I can’t even afford to give you a ne?” William replied calmly.


    Emelie bit her lip and whispered, “It''s not about whether you can afford it...”


    It was simply that she never wanted the ne to begin with


    William was relentless in his pursuit of the ne.


    He entered into a fierce bidding war with the other CEO.


    Their back-and-forth quickly became the main event of the auction, drawing attention and sparking


    conversations among the attendees.


    In his understated yet sophisticated ck suit with silver ents, William remainedposed and


    unruffled despite the escting bids.


    Emelie slowly caught on to his intentions and stopped trying to interfere.


    She understood that he wasn’t bidding for her sake.


    In the end, William''s deep pockets secured the ne at a price ten times its starting bid.


    Without batting an eye, William smoothly signed the paperwork handed to him by the staff.


    Then, he picked up the ne and draped it around Emelie’s neck.


    With a subtle grin, he remarked, “It,


    looks nice on you. There’s a g


    tometrow night. Pair it with.@ dress


    and apany me.”