Chapter <b>75 </b>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 <b>reason</b>.
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 wned on her they were out at sea with n
nowhere to
William had long forewarned her, “There’s nowhere to run.”
He had everything nned 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 <b>away</b>. Emelle wondered why she was even crying.
She shouldn’t 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 vignt.
She needed to grasp every opportunity to protect herself and refuse to be used as a pawn in William’s pursuit of profit
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, recing 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 ownpany. 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 alsoe with a femalepanion, who looked rather delicate.
If Emelie epitomized the serene beauty of a lily, then the woman beside Leon resembled <b>a </b>delicate daisy, seemingly vulnerable to anyone’s
touch
Leon noticed William’sck 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 <b>ss</b>, took a sip, and casually asked, “How so?”
Leon chuckled<b>, </b>“How about letting mypanion 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.”Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.
Emelie’s eyelids twitched noticeably.
It wasn’t just about Leon offering a woman to William.
to give Emelie away, too.
ording to the unwritten rules, <b>if </b>William epted Leon’spanion, he would have to
William’s eyes scanned the woman before he casually asked, “If she’s <b>here </b><b>to </b>assist me with 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. Apanying the nausea was a fiery anger.
She quickly turned cold.
“Mr. Sanders, I think there’s been a misunderstanding. While Mr. Middleton brought me here, I’m not his property. He doesn’t have the right to dictate my choices.”
William remained impassive.
in on the other hand,
<b>Leon</b>, on
<b>was</b>
momentarily stunned.
He clearly did not expect such boldness from a woman who h
had been brought <b>aboard </b>the ship.
Leon sneered<b>, </b>“Mr. Middleton, It seems yourpanion isn’t very obedient.
“Women are like pets. They need to be trained. Otherwise, they won’t even know who’s actually their master!”
Emelie gripped the wine ss tightly. She wished she could ssh its contents onto both Leon and William
William remained indifferent. “Is that so?”
“If you don’t know how to <b>handle </b>animals, I can take care of them, Mr. Middleton,” Leon said with a smirk.
I guarantee I can <b>teach </b>her to behave. Just give me one night. I’ll return her to you tomorrow, and I promise you’ll be satisfied.”
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